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Archaeological Field Technician (Field Based)

ERMERM·Environmental Consulting

Compensation

$52,000 - $59,450/year

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About the role

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to support survey efforts for projects located in North Dakota and Minnesota. This is a full-time (40+ hours a week) limited-term role with a duration of 1-month, extendable field-based position with 100% travel. Archaeological Field Techs will assist with or conduct archaeological field surveys.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Digging shovel tests and screening soil.

· Visually inspecting the land surface for presence of artifacts.

· Bagging recovered artifacts and recording the provenience of the finds.

· Maintaining field notes.

· Compliance with corporate HSE.

· Performing other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED:

· B.A. in Anthropology or related field preferred.

· Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience.

· Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.

· Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.

· Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.

· Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.

· Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

· Valid Driver’s License.

Pay Transparency: 

For the Archaeological Field Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $52,000 – $59,450, $25/hr – $29/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.  This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible). 

 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees. 

 

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.  Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.  Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details. 

 

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Who We Are: 

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

 

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. 

 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

 

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

 

Thank you for your interest in ERM! 

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ERM is a global leader in environmental consulting, attracting professionals committed to sustainability, risk management, and social impact across diverse industries.

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  • ERM has a strong global presence, offering opportunities for international collaboration.
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  • The consulting industry can be high-pressure, with demanding client expectations.
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  • ERM specializes in comprehensive environmental, health, and safety consulting.
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About ERM

ERM (Environmental Resources Management) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services.

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