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Now Hiring! Class III Pedestrian survey in Reno/Sparks area, Storey county, NV!

Looking for Exciting Opportunities in Archaeology? Join Our Team! UES Wants to Work with You — Seasonal Field Archaeologist — for Upcoming Work in Nevada. $23-27/hr.

WHO WE ARE

UES is a leading national engineering firm steeped in culture, with over 4,000 team members across the United States and growing rapidly. Our team members have an unmatched passion for our work and pride in contributing to the growth of the communities we serve, which is derived from strong, meaningful values. We look for individuals who can uphold UES’ core values of STRIVE. As UES continues to grow, our values guide us like a north star. These values demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, creating collaborative workspaces and camaraderie among our team members.

Position

Archaeological field technicians for intensive pedestrian archaeological survey (Class III Inventory) in the Reno/Sparks area!

Project Description and Schedule

UES is hiring multiple field technicians to help conduct an Intensive Archaeological Pedestrian Survey (Class III Inventory) in the Reno/Sparks area, Storey County, NV. This pedestrian survey is expected to be conducted in a single 8-day field session. These positions have potential for long-term, permanent employment for the driven, collaborative, and reliable archaeologist. The ideal candidate will have experience with Class III pedestrian surveys in Nevada or surrounding areas, an understanding of the prehistoric archaeological record of Nevada and/or the Great Basin, familiarity with digital data collection, and an appreciation for the importance of efficiency and teamwork in pedestrian survey workflows.

This project-specific work opportunity may develop into career-trajectory placement for the right person. Join our growing team of fun, supportive, and forward-thinking cultural resource professionals!

This work is scheduled to begin Monday March 10, 2025, and will commence in a single 8-day field session (10 hour days). UES’ preference is for local field technicians who can commute from the Reno/Sparks area or other nearby towns in Nevada.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this project will be between $23 and $27, commensurate with experience and attitude. UES will provide daily transport to and from the project area from a central meeting point TBD. Field techs will be responsible for arranging their travel to and from the meeting point each day. UES will provide single-room accommodation and $59/day per diem for non-local technicians. Non-local technicians will be responsible for arranging their travel to the project area at the beginning and end of the 8 day session. This opportunity is fast approaching so apply today! This project is temporary, but we are looking for the right person to join our team permanently!

Responsibilities

• Conduct pedestrian survey using parallel transects under the supervision of a UES field director.
• Identify both precontact and historic-era archaeological isolates and sites.
• Record isolates and site boundaries using digital recording platforms.
• Perform cursory artifact analysis (e.g., quantification, attribute analysis, photographs, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to walk long distances over rugged terrain in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Basic proficiency in navigation/orienting (using a compass and GPS).
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Basic proficiency in digital field data collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• A BA in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field is preferred but is not necessary if the applicant has one or more years of experience in CRM.
• 3-6 months previous archaeological experience on pedestrian surveys in Nevada or other areas of the Great Basin.
• Familiarity with precontact and historic artifacts of the Great Basin

If interested, please submit a resume/CV with two professional references in an email with the subject heading “Storey County Class III Survey” to culturalresources@...

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