Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
On-call archaeologist – (field work & writing assignments)
We are steadily growing company with our corporate office based in mesa, az that offers its employees development opportunities, competitive wages and benefits.
Established in 1999, transcon environmental, inc., offers environmental consulting services throughout the western united states with offices in arizona, california, utah, wyoming and virginiaOur highly successful team of environmental planners, biologists and archaeologists provides environmental planning, permitting, and compliance as well as infrastructure siting, class i and class iii studies, historic property treatment plans, and environmental construction management and monitoring.
We have an immediate need for multiple on-call archaeologists for assignments located in californiaPrimarily field-based positions and writing positions are both openWork will include both one-day and multiple-day assignments.
Compensation:
The on-call position is a non-exempt (hourly) position without eligibility for benefits such as healthcare insurance, paid time off, etcHowever, on-call employees are strongly encouraged to apply for internal job openings of full-time employment (with eligibility for benefits)
Employees will be reimbursed for mileage and travel time
Wage is negotiable based on relevant experience and work location
Location:
Position will be based out of one of transcon’s ca offices or remote from home, however, fieldwork is performed in the following multiple locations
Responsibilities:
Report production
Background research as well as work on
Archaeological surveys
Construction monitoring projects
Skills and requirements:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in archaeology, or closely related field
Proficiency in california prehistoric or historic archaeology
Minimum six months experience conducting cultural resource surveys and/or construction monitoring
Minimum one year full-time professional experience in archaeological research or cultural resource management
Proficiency with sub-meter gps
Personal vehicle, excellent navigational skills
Ability to perform work duties independently with short deadlines
Strong writing skills attention to detail
Motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
Experience in the following is preferred:
Experience driving a four-wheeled drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain
Familiarity with typical electrical utility operations and maintenance activities
Experience working around heavy machinery and communicating with maintenance crews
***applicants must have a clean driving record for at least 5 years prior to the start of work.
***offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate passing a background check, drug (including marijuana/thc) and alcohol testing.
Interested?
Please include the following attachments with your completed online application:
One-page cover letter (mention any permits you may hold)
Resume
Three references (include email and phone number of a supervisor and a co-worker)
Writing sample (3-page limit)
