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SWCA Environmental Consultants

<div>About the opportunity:
<div>
We are seeking a candidate for a<b> Staff Archaeologist</b> position to support the Las Vegas, Nevada and Reno Nevada offices. Under the supervision of a Project Archaeologist or Principal Investigator, the Staff Archaeologist performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members.</div><div></div><div><br>
This is a full-time, hourly, field-based position, with overnight travel required during the field season. Ten-day sessions are typical. This is a mobile position, and preference will be given to applicants within a 5-hour drive-time of Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.</div><div></div><div><br>
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing,1,850+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. <b>Our Vision (the North Star) </b>is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as <b>#OneSWCA</b>; we are <b>#AlwaysLearning</b>, we <b>#NeverSettle</b>, and we <b>#GiveBack</b>.</div><p>
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.</p>
What you will accomplish:
<ul><li>Conduct background research for cultural resources studies, including file searches and historic records searches.</li><li>
Ensure necessary equipment and other resources are ready for fieldwork.</li><li>
Assist in supervising fieldwork under a project archaeologist or principal investigator, including cultural resources survey, testing, construction monitoring, and/or excavation and ensures quality and completeness of data collected.</li><li>
Communicate regularly with the project manager on fieldwork progress through daily reports.</li><li>
Provide QA/QC review of field documents and site forms.</li><li>
Contribute to agency report deliverables.</li><li>
Maintain SWCA&rsquo;s high standard of scientific ethics and quality assurance.</li><li>
Take responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.</li><li>
Depending upon project, a key element of your job will might be to supervise a small crew while conducting environmental fieldwork. This includes:</li><li><ul><li>
Independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery.</li><li>
Ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely.</li><li>
Serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers.</li><li>
Receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field.</li><li>
Monitoring team productivity and offering timely performance guidance, including determining when correction action is needed and delivering appropriate feedback.</li></ul></li></ul>
Experience and qualifications for success:
<div><i>
Required:</i></div><ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in anthropology or archaeology</li><li>
Participation in an accredited archaeological field school or equivalent experience.</li><li>
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies.</li><li>
Experience with the application of standard archaeological survey and excavation techniques.</li><li>
Experience leading crews of field technicians.</li><li>
Ability to travel and be able to conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather conditions, often in rugged terrain, and be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.</li><li>
Must have valid driver's license and able to meet SWCA&rsquo;s driver requirements.</li></ul><div><i>
Preferred:</i></div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in anthropology or archaeology</li><li>
Qualified for listing as Field Director on the Nevada statewide Bureau of Land Management permits</li><li>
Experience with implementing the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting processes</li></ul><div><b><i>
SWCA Environmental Consultants</i></b><i> is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.</i><b><i> Our Vision (the North Star) is </i></b><i>to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as </i><b><i>#OneSWCA; </i></b><i>we are </i><b><i>#AlwaysLearning</i></b><i>, we </i><b><i>#NeverSettle,</i></b><i> and we </i><b><i>#GiveBack.</i></b></div><div><br>
</div><div><i>We are </i><b><i>100% employee-owned</i></b><i>, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record&rsquo;s </i><b><i>Top 200 Environmental Firms</i></b><i>. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email </i><i>accommodations@swca.com</i><i> or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
An employee in this Nevada</i><b><i>-based</i></b><i> position can expect an </i><b><i>hourly rate</i></b><i> of $23.95/hr.- $30.64/hr</i><b><i>.</i></b><i> Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA&rsquo;s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive </i><i>Benefits</i><i> package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA&rsquo;s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
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Staff Archaeologist

<div>About the opportunity:
<div>
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a <b>Project Archaeologist </b>for either our Albuquerque, NM or Durango, CO office. The Project Archaeologist is a core member of the Cultural Resources Program, responsible for managing small to medium cultural resources projects, proposals, fieldwork, research, report writing, quality assurance/ quality control review, and managing client, agency, and tribal relationships.</div><div></div><div><br>
This is a regular (with benefits), full-time position. Annual pay will be based on individual qualifications and experience. It is preferred that the selected applicant reside within the greater Albuquerque or Durango area; however, a distributed employee option will be considered for the right candidate.</div><div></div><div><br>
A letter of interest must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.</div><div></div><div><br>
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until December 11th, 2025. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.</div>
What you will accomplish:
<ul><li>Manage all aspects of cultural resources projects successfully, including budgeting, scheduling, research, fieldwork, report writing, and curation. More junior candidates will manage sub-tasks and/or smaller projects.</li><li>
Work with clients and agency representatives for successful project implementation.</li><li>
Assist with technical, high-quality proposals, work plans, reports, and literature reviews, with oversight from subject matter experts.</li><li>
Nurture and develop client relationships.</li><li>
Oversee and conduct fieldwork and deliverables, adhering to SWCA&rsquo;s Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) program.</li><li>
Supervise personnel in the field, office, and/or laboratory.</li><li>
Collaborate with SWCA&rsquo;s personnel across role levels and disciplines.</li><li>
Maintain SWCA&rsquo;s high standard of scientific ethics and quality assurance.</li><li>
Be motivated to identify and resolve problems in creative ways.</li><li>
Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.</li><li>
Work independently in a responsible manner, resolving project challenges.</li><li>
Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.</li></ul>
Experience and qualifications for success:
<div><b><i>
Minimum qualifications</i></b>:</div><ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.</li><li>
Seven (7) years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM) on a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with increasing levels of responsibility.</li><li>
Three (3) years of experience in CRM in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office.</li><li>
Experience managing CRM tasks, including budgets, scheduling, and scopes of work.</li><li>
Experience with Section 106 and Historic Preservation regulatory requirements in New Mexico/Four Corners region.</li><li>
Prior primary report authorship in a CRM context for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.</li><li>
Has provided QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports.</li><li>
Applicants must have valid driver&rsquo;s license and be able to meet SWCA&rsquo;s driver requirements.</li></ul><div><b><i>
Preferred qualifications</i></b><i>:</i></div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.</li><li>
Meet the Secretary of Interior&rsquo;s standards for archaeology.</li><li>
Listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist or qualified for RPA status</li><li>
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs, agency requests, and more.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, and agency representatives.
</li><li>Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.</li><li>
Prior experience meets qualifications to be listed as Field Supervisor in the State of New Mexico and with the BLM in New Mexico.</li><li>
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>
Ability to coordinate personnel and other resources within budgetary constraints.</li><li>
Has conducted marketing, business development, client management, and large proposal efforts.</li><li>
Excellent technical writing skills, including primary report authorship, with a record of completing technical reports and projects in a timely fashion.</li><li>
Has worked on an interdisciplinary team of scientists and planners.
</li><li>CPR and First Aid certified.</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
Why Work at SWCA</i><i>:</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
SWCA Environmental Consultants</b> is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.<b> Our Vision (the North Star) is </b>to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as <b>#OneSWCA; </b>we are <b>#AlwaysLearning</b>, we <b>#NeverSettle,</b> and we <b>#GiveBack.</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>We are <b><i>100% employee-owned</i></b>, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record&rsquo;s <b><i>Top 200 Environmental Firms</i></b>. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).</div><div></div><div><br>
At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.</div><div></div><div><br>
If you need assistance accessing SWCA&rsquo;s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We&rsquo;re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. </i><i>At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
An employee in this </i><b><i>Albuquerque, NM-based</i></b><i> position can expect an </i><b><i>hourly </i></b><i>rate of: </i><b><i>$33.22/hr. - $42.49/hr. </i></b><i>Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.</i> <i>Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA&rsquo;s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive </i><i>benefits package (</i><i>https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/</i><i>)</i><i>, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA&rsquo;s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.</div></div>

Project Archaeologist

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