Archaeological Monitor

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking Archaeological Monitors (HR Title = Assistant Staff Compliance Monitor) in Colorado and Wyoming to join our SWCA Anschutz Program team. Special compensation rates apply to this position. Compensation ranges from $26.00 to $33.00/hour commensurate with experience and role, with overtime paid at time-and-a-half. Per diem is $68 per day. This is an hourly, regular-status, benefitted position for the duration of the monitoring project, expected to run from mid-April to mid-November 2025. Additional benefits include paid wellness and holiday time accrual. This position is supporting a multi-year project, with the potential for returning annual work. Employment may extend to other projects upon seasonal completion.

As a non-supervisory archaeological monitor, you will be responsible for various project tasks, including working independently, coordinating with construction crews, monitoring construction progress, and keeping detailed records. You will inspect construction areas, independently identifying and fully recording cultural material, including subsurface testing, with the assistance of the permitted archaeological monitor. This role will include other field tasks as necessary for project success (e.g., client coordination, vehicle maintenance, etc.).

This is a distributed position, welcoming applicants from all SWCA office locations (HR Title: Assistant Staff Compliance Monitor). In accordance with the construction schedule, daily work hours will typically vary between 10 to 12 hours, depending on the construction crew's schedule and needs. Work will typically occur Monday through Saturday, with Sundays off. Single-occupancy lodging and per diem are covered seven days a week, with 8-hour compensation for down days caused by weather or other project delays. Rental trucks will be provided, and all work time including travel between the lodging location and the project site will be fully compensated.

• Work collaboratively with a construction crew to ensure safe and efficient monitoring practices.
• Perform monitoring fieldwork and provide assistance to project managers with various field tasks.
• Coordinate the progress of the field crew and facilitate daily data transfer.
• Prepare accurate and detailed daily monitoring reports.
• Collect, organize, and conduct quality assurance and quality control for field data.
• Assist with technical reporting as needed.
• Uphold SWCA's high standard of scientific ethics and assurance, demonstrating the ability to identify and creatively resolve challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with a variety of field methods, including survey, testing, and excavation.
• Possession of a current valid driver's license and the capability to safely operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle on rugged backcountry roads.
• Ability to travel to various locations and conduct fieldwork for extended hours, sometimes in adverse weather conditions, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes. Must be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with archaeological monitoring of construction sites, preferably in southern Wyoming and northwest Colorado.
• Ability to be listed with relevant archaeological permits.

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.

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

An employee in this in this Denver, Colorado-based position can expect a base hourly pay rate of $23.92-$30.68/hr., with certain client project contracts offering a premium rate ($26.00/hour to 33.00/hour). Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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.

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.

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