On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician

The role

Technicians will support environmental and cultural resource project managers through field and desktop tasks. Work involves conducting surveys, research, and excavations across various geographic areas.

What you will do

• Conduct cultural resource pedestrian surveys
• Conduct background research at historical societies, museums, archives and/or repositories
• Perform cultural resource recordation and documentation
• Conduct subsurface absence/presence testing
• Conduct data recovery excavations
• Perform construction monitoring to ensure compliance with agency mitigation measures
• Conduct records searches at CHRIS information Centers
• Conduct laboratory analysis, catalog, and organize cultural resource artifacts
• Prepare technical report sections
• Complete work logs in a timely and accurate manner

Required qualifications

• Associate’s, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field
• High School diploma or equivalent will be considered for certain tasks based on individual experience and skills
• 1+ years’ prior field related experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take direction well
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work well individually and within groups
• Committed to working within and contributing to the team assigned
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to travel to various job sites
• Ability to conduct physical labor sometimes in inclement weather conditions, regularly in rugged terrain, and be able to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds

Nice to have

• An understanding of and practical experience with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (
• Hazwoper Certification, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, annual Hazwoper 8 hr. re-certification
• Familiarity with GIS and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe, Nuance, Word and SharePoint

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Paid time off including parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.