On Call Archaeology Field Technician
Not Disclosed•Per-DiemOn-site
location_onWest Pico Boulevard, Pico-Union, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90075, United States
About the Opportunity
WSP is seeking On-Call Archaeology Field Technicians to join our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team for project work in California. This role offers a dynamic entry point into a growing organization dedicated to meeting client objectives and solving complex cultural resource challenges.
Selected candidates will work alongside supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to execute critical fieldwork tasks, including monitoring, survey, testing, and data recovery. While current project contributions are focused on Southern California, the successful candidate should anticipate future fieldwork opportunities in adjacent states, including Nevada and Arizona.
Your Impact
In this role, you will play an active part in cultural resource monitoring during both preconstruction and construction phases. Your efforts will directly support client projects by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including NEPA, NHPA, and NAGPRA.
You will exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, strictly adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies. The position requires the ability to perform pedestrian surveys and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and equipment, often in hot, dry high-desert conditions.
Who You Are
We are looking for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills who thrive in a team environment and possess strong oral and written communication abilities. You will be expected to contribute to the completion of state DPR-523 forms and utilize digital data collection software such as ESRI FieldMaps, Survey 123, and WildNote.\n The ideal candidate is willing to travel to remote project locations for up to 10-day rotations. Per diem is provided for travel to project sites in Southern California.
Equal Opportunity
WSP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work location
Work model: On-site
West Pico Boulevard, Pico-Union, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90075, United States
Los Angeles, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMonitor construction projects for cultural resources during preconstruction and construction activities
- check_circleConduct archaeological fieldwork including survey, testing, and data recovery
- check_circleSupport cultural resource investigations to ensure compliance with NEPA, NHPA, and NAGPRA
- check_circleCollect field data using digital software such as ESRI FieldMaps and Survey 123
- check_circleTravel to remote project locations in Southern California and adjacent states
- check_circlePerform pedestrian surveys and identify archaeological materials in the field
- check_circleComplete state DPR-523 forms and other required documentation
Requirements
- verifiedBA/BS degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology
- verified1-3+ years related archaeological field experience in California
- verifiedExperience with ESRI FieldMaps
- verifiedExperience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws
- verifiedAbility to carry up to 25 lbs of gear
- verifiedWillingness to travel to remote locations for up to 10-day rotations
Nice to Have
MS/MA degree in anthropology, archaeology, or historical archaeology. Previous work experience in California, Great Basin, or Southwest United States. Large scale construction monitoring and/or terrestrial survey project experience.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePer diem provided for travel to remote project locations
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Day-to-day, the On Call Archaeology Field Technician at WSP in the U.S. will monitor construction projects for cultural resources during preconstruction and construction activities; conduct archaeological fieldwork including survey, testing, and data recovery; support cultural resource investigations to ensure compliance with nepa, nhpa, and nagpra; and collect field data using digital software such as esri fieldmaps and survey 123.
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WSP in the U.S. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: BA/BS degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology; 1-3+ years related archaeological field experience in California; Experience with ESRI FieldMaps; Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws; Ability to carry up to 25 lbs of gear; and Willingness to travel to remote locations for up to 10-day rotations.
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On Call Archaeology Field Technician at WSP in the U.S. is based in West Pico Boulevard, Pico-Union, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90075, United States. This is a on-site role.
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WSP in the U.S. has listed this On Call Archaeology Field Technician role as on-site.
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