Archaeological Specialist (On-Call)

Environmental Science Associates · Northwest

Posted 4/15/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians  in the Northwest Region, including  Seattle, WA, Portland, and Bend, OR. Who You Are   5+ years of experience in relevant academic and/or professional scientific or environmental consulting environment focused on archaeological contexts. Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant, college-level coursework in archaeology, anthropology, history or related field, and applied experience. Able to work with all staff levels and to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Must possess a valid driver's license. Able to pass a federal and state background check for project-based assignments. Must possess necessary skills to safely operate field equipment, including sampling equipment, GPS units, tablets/smart phones, and job-specific equipment. May be asked to direct small crews of archaeological technicians You are familiar with working on active construction sites and knowledgeable of archaeological materials common to the region and have a  minimum of six months of field experience or relative academic field experience in the Northwest Region.  You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. Candidates should be confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Some night and/or weekend work may be required. You will participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects; you will work near heavy equipment.  What You Will Do for ESA The seasonal Archaeological Field technicians can demonstrate the ability to perform all aspects of archaeological and/or paleontological monitoring and familiarity working on construction sites, coordinating with construction personnel, and interacting with Native American monitors. Successful candidates will fulfill the following duties: Monitor construction activities and identify archaeological resources; Effectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel; Write and maintain written daily surveys, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.   What’s Special About Our Archaeological, Cultural Resources  Team Our Cultural Resources Team includes pre-contact and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation’s history and that of the tribal communities with whom we work are protected where possible and treated with respect. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration. What’s Special About ESA Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places. You are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans. ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.   CA Pay Transparency Clause $28 — $35 USD Who We Are  We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.  In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.  Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies   If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:  humanresources@esassoc.com  for assistance.  Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request: Full name The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address) Title of Job Position Applied Description of your accommodation request   ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)     

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