Staff Archaeologist - Technical Writer

About the opportunity Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients?

SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.

Our New Mexico Four Corners office offers a unique work environment and specializes in multi-disciplinary projects across a range of industries and geographies.

Your role will be to assist with reporting efforts and prepare agency deliverables. This position requires a standard 40-hour work week.

Assistant Staff Archaeologist - Technical Writer - up to 1 year of relevant experience and expertise Staff Archaeologist - Technical Writer - up to 2 years of relevant experience and expertise 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. What you will accomplish Assess raw archaeological field data and translate that information into descriptive reports;

this involves critical thinking and an understanding of the implications for projects impacts to cultural resources. Complete all aspects of reviewing field data, compiling field data into agency specific report documents, and final report production, ensuring it is conducted to the specific state and federal requirements.

Organize and track the writing process and coordinate with multiple writers for larger reports. Author technical reports, research designs, treatment plans and other technical documents.

Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients following relevant work protocols.

Experience and qualifications for success Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology required Minimum of one (1) year of technical writing experience required Minimum of one (1) year of fieldwork experience desired Strong organizational skills Ability to review and interpret archaeological data.

Experience in Southwestern (or specifically New Mexico) archaeology desired Understanding of Section 106 regulations and procedures preferred 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.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Alburquerque, NM-based position as an Assistant Staff Archaeologist can expect an hourly pay rate of $21.

00 / hr.-$27.00 / hr., and Staff Archaeologist an hourly pay rate of $23.25 / hr.-29.75 / hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

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.

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’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.

LI-NP1Assess raw archaeological field data and translate that information into descriptive reports; this involves critical thinking and an understanding of the implications for projects impacts to cultural resources.

Complete all aspects of reviewing field data, compiling field data into agency specific report documents, and final report production, ensuring it is conducted to the specific state and federal requirements.

Organize and track the writing process and coordinate with multiple writers for larger reports. Author technical reports, research designs, treatment plans and other technical documents.

Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients following relevant work protocols.

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology required Minimum of one (1) year of technical writing experience required Minimum of one (1) year of fieldwork experience desired Strong organizational skills Ability to review and interpret archaeological data.

Experience in Southwestern (or specifically New Mexico) archaeology desired Understanding of Section 106 regulations and procedures preferred 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.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Alburquerque, NM-based position as an Assistant Staff Archaeologist can expect an hourly pay rate of $21.

00 / hr.-$27.00 / hr., and Staff Archaeologist an hourly pay rate of $23.25 / hr.-29.75 / hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

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.

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’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. #LI-NP1