Harris Environmental Group (HEG) is seeking four Archaeological Field Technicians for two large cultural resources survey projects in Oregon and Washington.

(The projects will be managed from our Portland, Oregon office, but technicians will be working on-site for the projects and can be located within reasonable travel distance anywhere in Oregon or Washington state.)??

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Field Technicians are responsible for assisting the field supervisor in identifying and recording cultural resources in the field. This includes performing pedestrian survey, excavating shovel test probes, identifying and documenting cultural materials (artifacts and features), filling out appropriate site forms and monitoring logs, site/artifact photography, and GPS-based data collection.

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Pay range for this position starts at $22/hour and is dependent on experience and education.

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The projects will primarily operate on an 8 days on/6 days off schedule (Thursday- Thursday). Per Diem and single occupancy lodging is provided for out-of-town work that requires overnight or longer duration stays. Drive time to and from the project area is paid, as well as per diem.

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Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (equivalent experience will also be considered)
• Accredited field school or previous archaeological experience highly preferred.
• Six months of supervised experience in cultural resource management pedestrian survey.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in rugged terrain, and remote locations.
• Ability to travel out of town for work on project sites in the Northwest (including field sessions of eight days working/six days off schedules)
• Familiarity with Garmin and Trimble (Terrasync) GPS devices.
• Experience identifying and documenting the historical and pre-contact material culture of eastern Washington and Oregon.

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HEG is an award-winning, woman-owned cultural and natural resources consulting firm specializing in the Western United States. Our team includes archaeologists, architectural historians, wildlife biologists, environmental scientists, plant ecologists, and administrative personnel. We have a long history of working with federal, state, and local agencies throughout the western United States, and our clients benefit from the collective experience of our diverse group of specialists.

HEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Please send cover letter (including date of availability) and CV/resume to Katie Handley at khandley@...

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