Archaeological Laboratory and Data Technical Specialist

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking an On-Call Archaeological Technical Specialists in the Northwest Region based out of Seattle, WA.  Qualified candidates must have 5+ years of experience or relative academic experience in the cataloging, analysis and reporting of archaeological data.

This is a project-based hire dedicated to the WSDOT 167 METC Archaeological Data Recovery.  The opportunity for continued employment with ESA past the completion of said project will be discussed/revisited at/near the completion of said project.

 

Who You Are

• You are familiar with working in a laboratory setting conducting curation and analysis of archaeological materials.  You are familiar with the designing and conducting archaeological research efforts and possess a technical specialty in precontact period archaeology.
• 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 are within a commutable distance to the Seattle and Tacoma areas, and can support local work in-person/on-site as needed.
• You hold a Master’s degree or higher in archaeology/anthropology or related field. You have a demonstrated ability to use databases and conduct specialized studies of precontact artifacts such as a vertebrate and invertebrate faunal remains, macro and micro botanicals, and or lithics.
• You are knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region and have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience or relative academic field experience in archaeological practice.  
• 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. You possess a valid CA driver’s license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road and are comfortable doing so. 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.

 

What You Will Do for ESA

The seasonal Archaeological Technical Specialist can demonstrate the ability to perform all aspects of archaeological practice and familiarity working on construction sites, coordinating with construction personnel, and interacting with Native American monitors. Successful candidates will fulfill the following duties:

• Conduct laboratory analysis, build and maintain databases to support interpretation and reporting of archaeological data recovery efforts.
• Author sections of reports related to archaeological data analysis and interpretation  
• 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.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as needed

 

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.

You are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

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