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 🔗Staff-Level Archaeologist

  • Full Time
  • Pasadena, CA
  • $24.33 - $34.47/- USD / Hour
  • Job Qualifications:

    The candidate could fill 1 of the 2 staff-level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience:

    • Assistant Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to one (1) year of relevant experience and expertise preferred
    • Staff Archaeologist: Typically up to two (2) years of relevant experience and expertise preferred.

    Experience and qualifications for success

    • A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a closely related field is required.
    • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies is highly preferred.
    • Experience drafting and reviewing field documents, site forms, and reports preferred.
    • Experience with implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 processes is preferred.
    • Reliable internet connection required.
    • Able to work independently and collaborate with a variety of colleagues and clients.
    • Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment while working on interesting and challenging projects with tight schedule.
    • Preferred candidate will have proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and Internet/Intranet technologies; ArcGIS, Google Earth, Field Maps, Fulcrum, and Smartsheet familiarity a plus.
  • How to Apply:

    Apply directly on our careers site HERE

    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 and will carefully consider each submission.

    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 accommodations@swca.com 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 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.

  • Application URL: https://www.swca.com/careers/current-openings/staff-level-archaeologist-emergencies-14580/

SWCA

SWCA’s Pasadena Cultural Resources Program seeks a staff-level archaeologist to join our multi-disciplinary team in Pasadena, California. This position will be open to distributed workers, ideally located in the Southern California region. This is a regular status (with benefits), half-time (20 – 25 hours a week), hourly position reporting to a Senior Cultural Resources Team Lead. Pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply practical knowledge of California cultural resources to a desktop-based review system. In this role you will perform desktop reviews and web-based queries for cultural resources throughout southern and central California. Work will involve utilizing a variety of online tools including ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, Field Maps, Smartsheet, and Fulcrum.

This position will require frequent phone and email communication with the client. As this is an emergency program, work schedules are periodically alternative to regular business hours, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends. This position offers an opportunity to support cultural resources during major emergency events (e.g., inclement weather events, wildfires, mudslides, etc.) as a resource advisor/point-of-contact.

What you will accomplish

  • Answer phone/email requests for environmental support.
  • Conduct cultural resource desktop reviews and web-based database queries with an internal tracking database.
  • Review online historic aerial and topographic map websites to assist in determinations and resource occurrence potential.
  • Review listed resources and develop/apply appropriate compliance measures.
  • Be available outside normal business hours one week per month.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. 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.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.  In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Pasadena, CA – based position can expect an hourly pay rate for an Assistant Staff Archaeologist between $24.33 to $31.29, and for a Staff Archaeologist, between $26.94 – $34.47. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

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