On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician

Job Summary

Langan is seeking On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technicians of varied experience levels to join its collaborative team in the State of Utah.  This individual will serve a key function by supporting environmental and cultural resource project managers in conducting an array of both field and desktop tasks. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top-notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs, and to collaborate and learn from our multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource, biology, site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on a wide breadth of projects. Langan is committed to providing opportunities for technicians of all levels to gain experience and expand their skill set while being fairly compensated.  

Job Responsibilities

• Pedestrian survey; 


• Background research at historical societies, museums, and/or repositories; 


• Resource recordation and documentation; 


• Subsurface absence/presence testing; 


• Data recovery excavation; 


• Construction monitoring; 


• Conducting records searches;  


• Laboratory analysis, cataloging and organization;  


• Technical writing; 


• Timely and accurate completion of work logs;  


• Assemble and maintain field equipment and systems; inspect equipment and troubleshoot as necessary; and 


• Perform other duties as requested. 

Qualifications

• Associate’s, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field. Individuals with a High School diploma or equivalent will be considered for certain tasks based on individual experience;


• Proficiency in Microsoft, Adobe, Nuance, Word, SharePoint;


• Strong attention to detail;


• Ability to multi-task effectively;


• Excellent analytical/judgment capabilities;


• Ability to work well individually and in groups;


• Strong written/verbal communication skills; and


• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Authorized to perform work on BLM and state lands;


• Authorized access to the Utah archaeological records;


• An understanding and practical experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, related state and local regulations/guidelines;


• HAZWOPER Certification, respirator fit test;


• 3+ years’ prior related experience;


• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD; and


• Ability to travel and spend most/all of the workday on-site.