On-Call Archaeological Field Director - California and Nevada

The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding an On‑Call Archaeological Field Director for projects in California and Nevada, with opportunities to work on projects in other states. These are part‑time, temporary hourly positions. Hours may vary depending on project demand. Pay rates range between $26 and $35 per hour based on qualifications, education, experience, and assigned project roles. Travel expenses, including lodging (single occupancy), meals, and incidentals, are reimbursed per project. Your Role Conduct archaeological fieldwork, including cultural resource monitoring, field survey, testing, and data recovery under the supervision of Principal Investigators. Work collaboratively in a team to map cultural resources in the field. 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 for project execution. Manage field and post-field data, including writing survey plans and technical archaeological reports. Document and process a variety of 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 in a timely manner. 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 a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness. Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns. Additional 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 experience in field project coordination. Proficiency with GPS units (Trimble, Bluetooth with tablets), TerraSync, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office. Strong writing and editing skills to complete field and post‑field cultural resource 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. Physical Demands & Work Environment Ability to perform physical tasks, including bending, kneeling, standing, lifting, and carrying objects up to 35 lbs. Tolerance for outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrains and in a wide range of weather conditions. Availability to work extended field rotations from 5 to 10 days at a time. Manual labor such as excavation with shovels. Life At Tetra Tech Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits. Medical benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan. Merit‑based financial rewards. Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values all contributions. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Equal Opportunity Employer Tetra Tech is proud to be 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 we request priority referral of veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr MixMode