Archaeology Field Technician at True Environmental – Ventura, California

Padre Associates is a leading environmental science and geoenvironmental consulting firm, providing innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. Established in 1996, Padre offers a comprehensive range of services, including environmental sciences, geoenvironmental services, and geotechnical/civil engineering.

Why Choose Padre Associates?

Bring your talent, skills, expertise and unique perspective to our team of experienced engineers, environmental scientists, biologists, geologists, and GIS/AutoCAD professionals working on projects spanning environmental, geoenvironmental, and geotechnical services.

• Conduct daily archaeological construction monitoring and prepare daily logs
• Provide Cultural Resource Awareness Training
• Recognize discoveries and initiate notification;
• Divert construction equipment and activities away from the immediate vicinity of the find;
• Complete initial discovery documentation (GPS, photographs, site forms, site sketch, artifact sketch);
• Day-to-day management/coordination of on-site Tribal monitors
• Assist with subsurface excavations, such as shovel test probes, excavation units, as needed
• Assist with on-site laboratory analysis as needed
• Other duties as requested

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
• 2+ years’ experience conducting archaeological monitoring and interacting with Tribal monitors
• Good familiarity with Santa Barbara County cultural assemblage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team
• Excellent attention to detail and detailed note taking skills
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps/aerial photography, and compass preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must understand and comply with company safety standards
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 -pounds on occasion
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training is nice, but can be provided
• Solid experience with identification of human remains

Padre is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.