Cultural Resources Technician

Company: SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location: Billings
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking Cultural Resources Technicians to support our Sheridan, Wyoming office. In this role, you will assist the Field Director and Project Team in completing archaeological pedestrian surveys, testing, and other field tasks. You will assist with GPS data collection using iPads and communicate with the Team through daily reporting of field activities. Your role will be to conduct archaeological fieldwork including survey, testing, and resource documentation. Tasks may include mapping, photography, and artifact and feature recording, including collection of GPS data. This is a field position requiring travel and extensive time away from home, often working long hours in a variety of environments and conditions (including high altitude, variable temperatures, steep slopes, and inclement weather). Our Sheridan, Wyoming office has several project opportunities in Montana and Wyoming. Our team fosters a supportive, learning environment, and strives for the highest-quality data collection. This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt, field-based assignment typically offering at least 40 hours per week. Candidates may reside in WY, MT, SD, or ND and must be willing to travel up to 90-100% of the time.

Applicant must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings. SWCA provides lodging, safety and vehicle equipment, GPS and iPads, and per diem on non-local projects (typically $68/day). As an employee in this a Rocky-Mountain/Plains-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $19.31/hour to $25.49/hour. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants.
What you will accomplish

• Perform complete archaeological surveying and field testing.
• Conduct shovel test pits and associated field recording.
• Complete field forms, digital photography, and in-field mapping.
• Assist with archaeological office work.
• Participate in GPS data collection in the field under the supervision of a Field Lead or Project Archaeologist.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
  Experience and qualifications for success
  
  
  • A Bachelor's Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
  • Archaeology field school, prior cultural resource management experience, or comparable experience is required.
  • Experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, methodology and/or monitoring for at least three months is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ArcGIS Field Maps is a plus
  • Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads required
  • Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, often at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is requiredWhy Work at SWCA: SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. A Cultural Resources Technician in this Wyoming-based position can expect an hourly rate of $19.31 - $25.49/hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #ind-swca#LI-JR1Required
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