As-Needed Archeological Field Technicians (Pacific Northwest)

About Us
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600 professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation energy water infrastructure private development and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities infrastructure and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration fairness and transparency and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work certification which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

About The Role
Rincon Consultants is seeking As-Needed/On-Call Archaeological Field Techniciansfor projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. As an Archaeological Field Technician youll play an important role in supporting cultural resource investigations across a variety of projects.

Candidates with professional archaeological field experience are preferred. Candidates should be familiar with the practical requirements of archaeological survey site recording evaluation and monitoring.

Please note: While this position is posted under the Seattle location it is open to candidates throughout the Pacific Northwest with a particular interest in candidates based in the Seattle and Portland areas.

What Youll Do:

• Conduct archaeological surveys monitoring site recording and field evaluations under the direction of Rincon cultural resources staff.
• Collect and document field data while ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Prepare field forms site records maps photographs and other project documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers field leadership clients tribal representatives and fellow team members.
• During archaeological survey communicate effectively with the crew leader to verify understanding of instructions or site-specific data. Scientifically identify describe measure and photograph artifacts and assist crew leaders with recordation of cultural resources.
• During testing and data recovery excavation follow principal investigators or field directors instructions to identify buried cultural resources (artifacts and/or cultural features) and document them effectively identify and document soil stratigraphy and understand permit requirements and screening protocols.
• During archaeological monitoring communicate with the construction crew and Native American Tribal monitors and maintain daily logs that include detailed descriptions of construction activities communication and notification of additional or ongoing monitoring needs.
• Assist with laboratory processing and analysis of archaeological materials as required.
• Maintain high standards for safety data quality and regulatory compliance while performing field assignments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Archaeology Anthropology or a related discipline.
• One or more years of professional archaeological field experience. A Masters degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Experience with or ability to operate field equipment including GPS equipment cameras tablets and other devices.
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Field Maps and Survey123.
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments including hiking up to 10-12 miles per day in inclement weather while carrying approximately 25 pounds.
• Willingness and availability to travel to a remote project location in support of extended field sessions lasting 812 consecutive days when required.
• Ability to maintain reliable transportation to the local Rincon office or project locations as needed.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to provide and receive feedback.
• Ability to resolve conflict through collaboration and communication.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Nice To Have:

• Accredited archaeological field school certification
• Experience with Pacific Northwest cultural resources and regional archaeological historic and ethnographic contexts.
• Previous utility corridor or infrastructure project experience.
• Working knowledge of NHPA SEPA NEPA and related cultural resource regulatory requirements.
• Previous archaeological field experience in Oregon and Washington.

Compensation
The base hourly range for this temporary position is $24.00-$37.00 per hour. At Rincon our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Additional Employment Information
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana) in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.