Tetra Tech
On-Call Archaeological Field Director – California and Nevada
Tetra Tech, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
On-Call Archaeological Field Director – California and Nevada
Tetra Tech is adding an on‑call Archaeological Field Director to lead field projects in California and Nevada, with opportunities to work on projects in other states.
The position is part‑time, temporary, and hourly, with hours varying based on project workload. Pay ranges from $26 to $35 per hour, based on qualifications, education, experience, and assigned project roles. Travel expenses, including lodging, meals, and incidentals, are reimbursed per project.
Why Tetra Tech Leading with science to solve complex challenges, Tetra Tech offers cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Over 50 years of innovation and sustainability have improved more than 625 million lives worldwide.
Your Impact Make a real difference by leveraging advanced technologies, analytics, and world‑class expertise to create meaningful change globally.
Your Role
Conduct archaeological fieldwork—cultural resource monitoring, field survey, testing, and data recovery—under the supervision of Principal Investigators.
Map cultural resources in the field and work collaboratively in a team.
Collect GPS data using Trimble units or tablets and perform digital photography.
Identify and record artifacts, features, and resources on appropriate state site forms.
Coordinate with agency officials, clients, Tribal representatives, and field teams.
Manage field and post‑field data, including writing survey plans and technical archaeological reports.
Document and process pre‑contact and historic material resource types, as well as flora and fauna.
Complete California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms and Intermountain Antiquities Computer System (IMACS) forms timely.
Operate 4WD vehicles on rugged, backcountry roads safely.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work safely at all times and report health and safety incidents and concerns.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
Completion of an archaeology field school.
1–3 years in Cultural Resource Management (CRM).
1–2 years as a crew lead with field project coordination experience.
Proficiency with GPS units (Trimble, Bluetooth with tablets), TerraSync, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong writing and editing skills for field and post‑field documents.
Ability to travel for extended fieldwork across California, Nevada, or other locations.
First Aid/CPR training certification.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Perform physical tasks—bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying up to 35 lbs.
Tolerate outdoor environments—prolonged walking or standing on varied terrain and weather conditions.
Availability for extended field rotations from 5 to 10 days at a time.
Manual labor, including excavation with shovels.
Life at Tetra Tech
Comprehensive market‑competitive benefits.
Medical benefits, workers compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan.
Merit‑based financial rewards.
Flexibility and a company‑wide commitment to work‑life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere valuing all contributions.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation Pay commensurate with experience. Pay range: $26–$35 per hour.
About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech leads in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services worldwide. With 30,000 employees, Tetra Tech delivers solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Equal Opportunity Employer Tetra Tech is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and requests priority referral of veterans.
Apply today and contribute to a company that transforms landscapes and communities.
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The position is part‑time, temporary, and hourly, with hours varying based on project workload. Pay ranges from $26 to $35 per hour, based on qualifications, education, experience, and assigned project roles. Travel expenses, including lodging, meals, and incidentals, are reimbursed per project.
Why Tetra Tech Leading with science to solve complex challenges, Tetra Tech offers cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Over 50 years of innovation and sustainability have improved more than 625 million lives worldwide.
Your Impact Make a real difference by leveraging advanced technologies, analytics, and world‑class expertise to create meaningful change globally.
Your Role
Conduct archaeological fieldwork—cultural resource monitoring, field survey, testing, and data recovery—under the supervision of Principal Investigators.
Map cultural resources in the field and work collaboratively in a team.
Collect GPS data using Trimble units or tablets and perform digital photography.
Identify and record artifacts, features, and resources on appropriate state site forms.
Coordinate with agency officials, clients, Tribal representatives, and field teams.
Manage field and post‑field data, including writing survey plans and technical archaeological reports.
Document and process pre‑contact and historic material resource types, as well as flora and fauna.
Complete California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms and Intermountain Antiquities Computer System (IMACS) forms timely.
Operate 4WD vehicles on rugged, backcountry roads safely.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work safely at all times and report health and safety incidents and concerns.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
Completion of an archaeology field school.
1–3 years in Cultural Resource Management (CRM).
1–2 years as a crew lead with field project coordination experience.
Proficiency with GPS units (Trimble, Bluetooth with tablets), TerraSync, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong writing and editing skills for field and post‑field documents.
Ability to travel for extended fieldwork across California, Nevada, or other locations.
First Aid/CPR training certification.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Perform physical tasks—bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying up to 35 lbs.
Tolerate outdoor environments—prolonged walking or standing on varied terrain and weather conditions.
Availability for extended field rotations from 5 to 10 days at a time.
Manual labor, including excavation with shovels.
Life at Tetra Tech
Comprehensive market‑competitive benefits.
Medical benefits, workers compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan.
Merit‑based financial rewards.
Flexibility and a company‑wide commitment to work‑life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere valuing all contributions.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation Pay commensurate with experience. Pay range: $26–$35 per hour.
About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech leads in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services worldwide. With 30,000 employees, Tetra Tech delivers solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Equal Opportunity Employer Tetra Tech is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and requests priority referral of veterans.
Apply today and contribute to a company that transforms landscapes and communities.
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