Associate Archaeologist/SummitWest Environmental Nonexempt On Call NEW

At SummitWest, we put people rst. We are a place people want to work: caring, fun, and safety-oriented. Our success resides in our strong leadership, accountability, and transparency, which we extend to clients and team members alike.

We are a team of environmental consulting specialists offering natural resource management services, such as wildlife and botanical surveys, construction monitoring, desktop analysis, climate change studies, GIS mapping, regulatory expertise, project management, permitting and urban planning. With 100 employees, we punch above our weight in depth of knowledge and diversity of projects across the western USA.

WHY WORK WITH US?

As your employer, we’ll help you reach your career-goals, but we will also make sure you are attaining a healthy work-life-balance. As an employee-driven company, we uplift our staff through:

• Mentorship and training opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Opportunities for remote and biological desktop work
• Proposal training and writing opportunities
• Regular performance reviews
• Employee engagement opportunities
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team
• Supervisor open door policy

ROLE DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented Archaeologist, willing to provide a full range of archaeological services for diverse projects across California. In this role, you will split your time between eldwork and oce-based tasks, conducting archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and data collection. The ideal candidate will be passionate about archaeology, have a strong work ethic, and be eager to expand their skills while working closely with seasoned professionals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects, travel to various eld locations, and play an integral role in preserving and documenting cultural resources. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct archaeological surveys, monitoring, excavations, and testing across diverse project locations.
• Record archaeological sites, analyze artifacts, and prepare documentation using mapping and data collection tools, such as GPS or tablets.
• Assist in the preparation of site records, artifact analysis, and technical reports.
• Conduct desktop reviews to support archaeological investigations.
• Effectively communicate with construction personnel and staff as needed.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Stay up to date with knowledge of CRM regulations, best management practices, and industry trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with effective interpersonal skills for working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate eld notes and photographs to ensure proper project documentation.
• Observational skills for data recording and reporting.
• Regularly travel for eld assignments, potentially involving extended stays or camping when local lodging is unavailable.
• Ability to participate in physically demanding eldwork, including hiking and working in rugged environments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
• Completion of an archaeology eld school or equivalent eld experience (preferred).
• 1+ years of eld experience, focusing on archaeological monitoring, surveys, and excavation in California.
• Experience with pedestrian surveys, shovel test unit excavations, and data recovery projects.
• Familiarity with California-specic archaeology and cultural resource management (CRM) practices.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in remote environments, including hiking, digging, carrying loads up to 25 pounds, and standing for extended periods in variable weather conditions.
• Prociency in using Survey123, Collector/Field Maps apps, GPS devices, or similar data collection tools.
• Time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks, ensuring timely project completion.
• Strong prociency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other oce tools.
• Ability to travel frequently for eldwork throughout California, potentially with extended stays and occasional camping.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and follow instructions with high accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings.
• Positive, energetic attitude; detail-oriented, resourceful, and self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check).
• Must be based in California.
• Successful completion of SummitWest’s background check upon employment.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
• Commitment to supporting and promoting SummitWest’s values of diversity, equality, and inclusion.

EXPECTATIONS

• Frequent travel and ability to drive to project sites.
• Observation skills to identify and document environmental and archaeological phenomena.
• Cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS systems, and perform accurate data entry.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and enthusiasm are essential.
• Must be proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently.
• A strong team player, willing to support and uplift fellow team members.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Responsible for completing work and meeting deliverables within designated working hours.
• All deliverables, reports, and requested changes must be submitted within specied deadlines.
• Must maintain clear and concise communication with team members.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be willing to travel frequently, with overnight stays as required by project locations.
• Ability to hike up to 10+ miles per day on rugged terrain and perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing, crouching, and carrying loads up to 25 pounds.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of eldwork, with reasonable accommodations provided if necessary.
• Ability to perform eldwork in rugged terrains and varying climates, including coastal, inland, and desert environments.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be accepting of safety risks inherent in eldwork, such as encounters with dangerous wildlife (e.g., ticks, bees, rattlesnakes, scorpions, mountain lions, bears), hostile individuals, hazardous driving conditions, and construction site risks.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, sleet, or snow.

LOCATION

Various locations throughout California.

SALARY

$22 – $27 per hour, depending on experience

STATUS

On-call / Non-Exempt

BENEFITS

● Eligible for Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
● May become eligible for Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)*
● May become eligible for 401(k) with matching contribution*
● May be eligible for cell phone stipend
● May become eligible for educational stipend
● Paid training opportunities
● Employee incentives and Employee Referral Program
*Eligibility is dependent on duration of work and workload (hours per week)

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter detailing your interest, qualications, three references, and any special considerations or compensation expectations. All submissions should go to [email protected].
Resumes received without a cover letter or references will not be considered.

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