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Cultural Resources Technician - On Call

SWCA Environmental Consultants
$19.31/hour-$25.49/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience
United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
May 01, 2025
About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician to support cultural resource management work in the Gulf Coast Region. This region offers a dynamic work environment and a diverse client base, including projects in generation/renewables, transportation, water infrastructure, oil and gas, and land development. In this role, you will assist staff archaeologists and field directors on various projects across the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. This is an on-call, temporary, lab-based position with no regular hours. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis, and all work must be conducted in-person at our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. Candidates must reside in or near Baton Rouge and have reliable transportation to the office. The selected candidate must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings. What you will accomplish Perform laboratory processing of artifacts and other cultural materials. Execute data entry, labeling, sorting, and cataloging of artifacts. Complete laboratory documentation and assist with quality control procedures. Support analysis under the supervision of senior lab or cultural resources staff. Maintain lab organization, cleanliness, and safety standards. Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards. Experience and qualifications for success Required Qualifications: An accredited Field School Certification. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks. Ability to carry materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Current valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Baton Rouge office when called upon. 6+ months of experience with lab methodologies, including artifact processing, cataloging, and analysis. Familiarity with database management and digital record-keeping systems. Additional Information: Compensation based on education and experience. This position is not eligible for regular weekly hours and does not guarantee a set number of hours per week. On-call assignments may be of varying durations depending on project needs. 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 Southeast-based position can expect an hourly pay rate of $19.31/hour-$25.49/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. 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. If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. 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.