Assistant Staff Archaeologist
Company: SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
Assistant Staff Archaeologist
Requisition Number
2023-12912
# of Openings
2
Office Location
US-HI-Honolulu
Program
Cultural Resources / Archaeology
Hire Type
Temporary
Hourly/Salary
hourly
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff
Archaeologist to join our Hawai'i Cultural Resources Program to
work on projects throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The position is
temporary, and work is currently dependent on project needs, with
the potential to evolve into a full time, benefits eligible
position. The ideal candidate should have experience in Hawaiian
archaeology and possess a knowledge of Hawaiian culture.
Compensation will be based on individual qualifications and
experience. A key element of your job will be to independently
supervise an archaeological survey crew in the field.
What you will accomplish
Supervise a small crew while conducting archaeological fieldwork.
This includes:
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;ensuring that employees understand their
responsibilities and delegated tasks and are being held accountable
if crew members under your supervision are not performing their
activities correctly, productively, and safely;serving as a conduit
of communication between employees and senior managers, including
communicating issues to relevant senior managers;receiving and
resolving complaints from employees in the field; andmonitoring
team productivity and providing timely performance feedback,
including determining when corrective action is needed and
delivering appropriate feedback.Successful applicants must be able
to conduct archaeological fieldwork including:
- surveying
- test excavations
- data recovery and monitoring
- assist with background research and report preparation
Experience and qualifications for success
A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in
anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related fieldAn accredited
Field School Certification is preferredExperience with a wide range
of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, test
excavation, and monitoringHawai'i field experience
preferredExperience in conducting laboratory analysis of artifacts
and other cultural remainsThe ability to conduct background
research and assist in the preparation of technical reportsCurrent
valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 4WD
vehicle on rugged, back country roadsAbility to travel to a
location, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in
inclement weather, rugged terrain, and often at high altitudes, and
the ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40
poundsMust live in Hawai'i SWCA Environmental Consultants is a
growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of
environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA
is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks
among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. 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 accommodations@swca.com
or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability
accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a
response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities
and veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. An
employee in this Honolulu, Hawai'i based position can expect an
hourly rate of $22.05/hr.-$28.35/hr. 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's Total
Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package,
forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate
culture, award-winning career development, and more. #LI-AO1
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