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On-Call Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)
Own Your Future at Psomas
As our On-Call Archaeological Field Technician for our Environmental Planning Services Team in Tacoma, you'll support meaningful cultural resource projects through fieldwork and documentation, helping preserve history across Washington and beyond.
Why Psomas
- Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
- Retirement Benefits:
- Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
- People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
- Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.
What You'll Do
As our Archaeological Field Technician, you'll support a range of field and reporting activities that contribute to the identification, documentation, and preservation of cultural resources.
- Fieldwork & Data Collection Perform archaeological field surveys, excavation, construction monitoring, and documentation in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordination & Communication Communicate effectively with construction crews, field staff, and project teams.
- Monitoring & Reporting Maintain monitoring logs and provide regular status updates to project management.
- Resource Identification & Protection Identify cultural resources in the field and communicate requirements with construction personnel, including Tribal representatives.
Required Qualifications
- Prior archaeological field training or experience in an academic or professional setting
- Ability to navigate using GPS and traverse uneven terrain on foot while carrying equipment
- Ability to reliably identify a wide array of archaeological artifacts and features common to Washington and outlying areas
- Ability to accurately observe, describe, and record soils, sediments, and cultural resources on standardized digital and analog forms
- Ability to positively represent the shared values of Psomas and its clients while effectively collaborating and communicating with a variety of teammates and project partners
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
- Resides in Western Washington
- Prior experience with archaeological field survey, hand excavation, and construction monitoring in Washington
- Ability to operate 4x4 vehicles in remote or undeveloped terrain, as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $27.00 - $36.05/hour (commensurate with experience)
- Incentives: Working on local archaeology projects, recognition programs, 401(k) with immediate vested company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas (depending on eligibility)
- Time Off: Sick Pay in accordance with state and federal laws
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $27 - $36