Archeological Technician

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SUMMARY: DAWSON is seeking an ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD Technician for long term monitoring projects in southern California and Southern Arizona.

Annual salary is $65,000 to $70,000

Responsibilities:

• Daily monitoring of construction activities
• Completion of daily monitoring logs
• Recordation of cultural resources
• Communication and coordination with DAWSON senior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related field.
• 2+ years of relevant archaeological experience or professional internships.
• Ability to work in the field independently.
• Ability to identify historical and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing technical data and reports a plus.
• Detail-oriented and hands-on troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently as well as with supervision.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations including but not limited to the NHPA, NEPA, ARPA and NAGPRA.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to pass a federal and state background check for project-based assignments.
• Working knowledge of GIS software a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to withstand high outdoor temperatures.

This project will be 40 hours per week and is a salaried position. Per diem (federal rate) is provided. With benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and retirement contributions.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.