FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues.

Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

FCS is looking for on-call Archaeological and Paleontological Field Monitors / Technicians (CG03 / CG04) to assist with field surveys, inventories, site recording, excavations, and site condition assessments at various sites throughout California.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor will perform field surveys, inventories, site recording, excavations, and site condition assessments
• Identify cultural and paleontological materials while working with construction crews and around heavy equipment
• Collect and maintain field data in an organized manner
• Implement and adhere to established data collection, inventory, recording, and monitoring protocols
• Assist in field report writing, Trimble, and GPS operation

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate proper fieldwork protocols and techniques
• Proven ability to create results and complete assignments in a timely fashion, often under strict deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimum guidance
• Able to follow instructions and ask informed questions
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, or geology with focus on paleontology
• Minimum of 2 years of archaeological field experience working with construction crews and around heavy equipment
• Experience in desert and rural conditions, and have direct experience identifying cultural and paleontological materials during construction.
• Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data collection, inventory, recording, and monitoring protocols.
• Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that is easily understood and accessible to other resource staff

The Ideal candidates will also have :

• Understanding of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines governing cultural resources.
• Experience with various State and federal agencies and Native American tribes

Work Environment : The position will be exposed to all weather conditions and terrain. The position requires working outdoors and traveling to project sites.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Completing archaeological surveys in the desert requires the physical endurance to walk over a variety of terrains and in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, and carry a heavy pack.

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to stand, bend, and kneel for long periods of time, lift at least 20 lbs.

and hike 5 miles per day.

Salary : $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!

Competitive, progressive benefits, including

• Remote / hybrid / in-office work location options
• Escalating PTO structure
• Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays)
• Full health care package :
• 80% employer-paid dental and vision
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Program
• 401k & Roth
• Pet insurance discounts

Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in.

Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be.

We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.

Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration.

We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.

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Last updated : 2024-05-07