Cultural Resource Seasonal Technician – Denver or Durango
Do you have a passion for archaeology? Do you thrive on being active and outdoors in the beautiful Colorado wilderness? How about combining these to solve intricate challenges through teamwork and technical expertise? If so, this Cultural Resource Seasonal Technician positionat ERO is for you.
At ERO, we have merged our passion for the outdoors with scientific data collection for more than 40 years. Our diverse team of scientists, planners, and subject matter experts work together to craft innovative solutions within regulatory framework while balancing change in our region with natural and cultural resources protection. Did we mention ERO is Disadvantage, Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprise certified in Colorado? ERO is currently planning a variety of projects ranging from large block surveys to data recovery excavations.
We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team! Bring your expertise, your ingenuity, and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.
Position Overview
This position is in our Denver office for excavation during the fall of 2024 with the possibility to extend into the winter/spring doing lab work. No housing/relocation.
Cultural Resource Seasonal Technicians assist in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources. Technicians are responsible for applying technical skills in archaeology to assist project managers and senior level staff with all tasks related to fieldwork and reporting in the cultural resource department. This is primarily a field position and is seasonal through the 2023 fall season as work is available. Applicants for this position are expected to be physically capable of performing fieldwork tasks associated with survey, testing, and excavation. Employment may be extended beyond the fall season for additional fieldwork opportunities if mutually agreeable.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or related social science field.
- An accredited field school certification is preferred.
- Three months of applicable experience, with preference for Colorado-based experience.
Physical Requirements
The project areas may be located at high elevations in rugged terrain. Applicants must be physically capable and possess the skills necessary to perform all aspects of fieldwork including strenuous hiking with a backpack in rugged terrain up to 10 miles a day, collecting digital data, completing standard resource forms, performing in-field artifact analysis, and taking photographs.
Performance Expectations and Responsibilities
Cultural Resource Seasonal Technicians will conduct the above tasks safely, independently, and efficiently under the immediate supervision of a crew supervisor, field director, or project manager. Technicians must be able to work variable hours, long days, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates. Overtime is likely during periods of extensive fieldwork and will be compensated at time and a half.
Expected Field Duties
- Support the crew supervisor, field director, and project manager with all requested field tasks.
- Follow the Safety Plan and guidelines.
- Drive a company vehicle to the project area, sometimes in 4WD situations.
- Collect digital and spatial data with tablets, digital cameras, and global positioning system (GPS) units.
- Complete digital or hard copy field forms (state site forms and artifact analysis forms).
- Hike and survey with a backpack in rugged terrain up to 10 miles a day.
- Assist with testing, including excavating 10 or more shovel tests in a single day using hand tools and shovels, lifting 50-pound buckets, and conducting in-field sediment analysis and screening.
- Assist with excavations, including mapping the locations of artifacts and completing the associated forms.
- Record accurate detailed notes, digital photography, and mapping.
Potential Post-Field Duties
- Unload and organize equipment.
- Upload or transfer all field data, as directed.
- Enter site form data into ERO’s Microsoft Access Site Form database.
- Assist with completion of resource documentation, as directed.
- Perform artifact washing, flotation, data entry, artifact curation preparation, and other duties, as requested.
Ready to make this job yours? Qualified applicants should send an email with a cover letter, and resume to opportunities@eroresources.com with CR Tech – Denver or Durango in the subject line. Adobe pdf format is preferred. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The hourly wage range is $18.00-$24.00, commensurate with experience. Colorado residents with in-state experience are preferred.
ERO participates in e-verify and pre-employment background screening services. ERO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans to apply. For more information about ERO, visit our website at www.eroresources.com.
