Cultural Resources Technician

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, around 1,900 staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values : we collaborate as #OneSWCA ; we are #AlwaysLearning , we #NeverSettle , and we #GiveBack . With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. SWCA's Nevada offices (in Las Vegas and Reno) offer unique works environment and diversified client-bases , including renewable generation, mining, oil and gas, regional airports, and state and federal agencies.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians for our Las Vegas and Reno offices to assist on projects based throughout the state. The schedule requires extensive travel subject to variable hours and schedules. This position is an hourly, non-exempt, and temporary position.

SWCA's Las Vegas Cultural team has an array of upcoming field projects that include intensive pedestrian survey , visual effects analysis, construction and exploration monitoring, and historical research. Candidates will participate as part of 3-5 person teams during survey and 1-2 person groups during monitoring. Standard field sessions last for eight 10-hour days with up to six days off in between. Field session lengths may vary from project to project. SWCA pays travel time to and from the project, hotel and camping fees, and per diem for each day of fieldwork. SWCA supplies all field documentation tools and materials, and personal protective equipment when necessary; however, field personnel must supply their gear (boots, backpack, field clothing, etc.). SWCA also supplies vehicles for travel and fieldwork. Personal vehicles may be used to travel to a project area but may not be used for conducting fieldwork (some exceptions may apply).

Application deadline : Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately , and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

Experience and qualifications for success

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Why Work at SWCA :

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star)is to makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values : we collaborate as #OneSWCA; weare #AlwaysLearning , we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned , and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms . We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. A Cultural Resources Technician in this Nevada-based position can expect an hourly rate of $19.31 - $25.49 / hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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