Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22-$24

Logan Simpson is an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in environmental consulting, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services.

Our mission remains simple : to help guide responsible change . From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities.

Logan Simpson has upcoming openings for Temporary Archaeological Field Technicians to work on survey projects in Utah (with possibility of working in Nevada and other surrounding states), reporting to our Salt Lake City office.

Compensation & Perks :

This position is paid on an hourly basis between $22 - $24 per hour, depending on experience and education. Per diem, which is $59 per day for hotel-based projects and $120 per day for camping-based projects, will be provided for all non-local fieldwork.

Logan Simpson will provide single-occupancy hotel rooms for all hotel-based projects. For eligible temporary staff members, Logan Simpson provides benefits such as a retention bonus program, a $150 field gear stipend, paid sick leave, and eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA (American Cultural Resources Association).

Responsibilities Include :

Participating in pedestrian archaeological surveys as a crew member, under the supervision of a field director or crew lead, throughout the Great Basin and / or the Southwest.

Position Requires :

• Bachelor’s degree (in process or complete) in Anthropology or Archaeology.
• Education and / or experience in the Great Basin or Southwest.
• Ability to identify archaeological artifacts and features.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and in remote locations (camping is a possibility).
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to work field sessions up to 8 days in a row.
• The ability to work out-of-town.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets for digital data collection (iOS operating system experience a plus).
• Ability to work cooperatively with crew members and supervisors is a must.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Residence in Utah.
• Completion of an accredited field school.

If interested, please apply a nd attach a resume and a cover letter.

Diversity, inclusion, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change.

To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor.

We provide equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.

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