Archaeological Field Technician - Oneida ESC Group

LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2) provides a wide range of quality, responsive environmental services across the United States. Their capabilities include archaeological and cultural resource assessments (terrestrial and underwater), natural resource assessment, and management.

LG2 is seeking an on-call Archaeological Field Technician to join our team. This hourly position offers competitive pay based on your CRM experience in North America. Flexibility to travel and work on short notice is essential, as project demands may arise. Relocation to Louisianna is not required, but you must be able to travel to various project locations as needed.

Important Note: This position is subject to a drug and alcohol testing policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in various phases of fieldwork, including Phase I, II, III, site reconnaissance, and archaeological monitoring.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding the preservation and management of historic and cultural resources.
• Utilize Munsell color charts and understand soil texture descriptions.
• Follow basic archaeological field and laboratory procedures.
• Navigate using a compass and accurately pace distances in meters.
• Maintain detailed and accurate field documentation, including field notes, shovel test forms, maps, site forms, artifact bags, and tags.
• Conduct daily quality control of field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Minimum Requirements

• SOI Qualified OR 5+ Year Experience in Louisianna
• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in diverse terrains and environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Potential to obtain a government security clearance if required for specific projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited field school or relevant volunteer experience in archaeological investigations; additional CRM experience is a plus.

Work Environment: This position involves fieldwork in remote areas characterized by wooded, swampy, and densely vegetated environments throughout the southeastern United States. You will work in varying weather conditions, including hot, humid summers and cold winters, while adhering to company safety protocols. Daily tasks may include hiking 5-10 miles through challenging terrain, hand digging and screening soils, documenting findings, and bagging artifacts. The role requires the ability to carry up to 40 lbs over rough terrain throughout the workday.

Compensation Range:

• $18-$22/Hour

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.