Archaeological Field Technician (Staff Position)

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians who live within a commutable distance to our ESA office in Seattle, WA.  This is a part-time non-exempt role working at least 30 hrs. per week.  More hours may be available/week on a case-by-case basis

Who You Are 

• You are an effective team member experienced in archaeological monitoring, surveys, and documentation of archaeological resources following applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements. You live in the Seattle area to support local work. This role may require frequent overnight travel up to 50% time, sometimes for extended periods of time (up to 2 weeks at a time) based on current project demands.  Some overnight and weekend work may be required.  
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology or related field. You have a demonstrated ability to use app-based software for field recordation and mapping.
• You are familiar with working on active construction sites and knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region and have a 0-5 years professional or relative academic field experience in the Northwest Region. Strong preference given to candidates with 2+ years professional or relative academic field experience in the Northwest Region.
• You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. Candidates should be confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Additional field work may include hiking long distances, boating, helicopter rides, & driving ATVS (4x4).  Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
• You will participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects; you will work near heavy equipment. 
• Qualified candidates must possess a valid driver's license with a clean DMV record.

What You Will Do for ESA

The seasonal Archaeological Field technicians can demonstrate the ability to perform all aspects of archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring and familiarity working on construction sites, coordinating with construction personnel, and interacting with Native American monitors. Successful candidates will fulfill the following duties:

• Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological resources;
• Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel;
• Write and maintain written daily surveys, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.

Please note:

• Project site travel mileage will be provided to job location from the ESA Seattle office
• Overnight lodging may include single occupancy hotel room, campground or RV lot at the discretion of the candidate/employee.  Candidates will be responsible for making these reservations and submitting receipts in compliance with the project contract. Staff will not be asked to share lodging accommodations with others unless project specific requirements are in place and in this case, candidates will be able to decline the assignment.
• Dependent on the contract: Expense reimbursement or full per diem.  
• We do not provide food, laundry services, or vehicles unless project specific arrangements have been made in advance

What’s Special About Our Archaeological, Cultural Resources Team

Our Cultural Resources Team includes pre-contact and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation’s history and that of the tribal communities with whom we work are protected where possible and treated with respect. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

Who We Are 

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. 

In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. 

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)