Archaeological Monitor (Permitted)

Experience and qualifications for success

• Permitted or permittable on SWCA’s Wyoming BLM permit. 

• At least two years of relevant cultural resources experience. 

• Experience with archaeological monitoring of construction sites. 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. 

• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a four-wheel drive vehicle on rugged backcountry roads. 

• Ability to travel to a location; ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and often at high altitudes; and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. 

• Ability to spend several hours per day away from the vehicle. 

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in monitoring in southwestern Wyoming. 

• Demonstrated leadership and supervision abilities, including problem-solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. 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. 

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 [email protected] 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. 

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. 

An employee in this Sheridan, Wyoming-based position can expect a rate of: Assistant Project Resource Monitor -- $30.16/hour to $37.96/hour; Associate Project Resource Monitor -- $33.28/hour to $42.64/hour; Project Resource Monitor -- $37.44/hour to $47.84/hour. 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 (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), which includes a competitive Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life, and disability coverage, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program. Employees may also participate in SWCA’s 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. 

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 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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