Cultural Resources Technical Advisor

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Technical Advisor to support our cultural resources practice across the Southeast region, with a focus on Florida and surrounding states. Our Southeast team works on a diverse range of projects spanning transportation, energy, land development, water resources, and federal programs.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership, support field and project efforts, and help ensure the successful delivery of cultural resources services and agency deliverables.

This is a temporary, hourly/non-exempt, On-Demand/On-Call position with standard working hours less than 19 hours per week on average.

The position can be based in the Jacksonville, FL area or remotely within the Southeast region, depending on business needs and project requirements.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. This position may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool is established.

About SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing full spectrum environmental services across the United States. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, delivering sound science and creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA, we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices nationwide, SWCA offers a collaborative, team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.

What you will accomplish

• Oversee all aspects of field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production insuring it is conducted to the specific state and federal requirements.
• As needed, author large technical reports, research designs, treatment plans and other technical documents.
• Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients following relevant work protocols.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for other cultural resource staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including some experience managing others. Ten years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education. Knowledge normally obtained through a master's degree.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Six (6) years of cultural resources supervisory and fieldwork experience.
• Ability to design and implement a testing or data recovery excavation project consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
• Experience in Florida archaeology.
• Experience with Section 106.
• Qualified to be listed on Florida State Permits for Archaeological Investigations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of cultural resources supervisory and fieldwork experience.
• Technical specialization (i.e. lithic analysis, faunal analysis, historical archaeology, architectural history, etc.).
• Past peer-reviewed publication record and conference presentation experience.
• Ability to be listed on various federal and state cultural resource permits in other states desired.

Other Job Conditions

This position may require domestic travel, including travel by commercial airline. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment.

Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Pay Range

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The expected pay range for this southeast based position is $37.34-$63.35/hr. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

This position offers flexibility, paid wellness time, and opportunities to build technical skills and gain experience across a variety of environmental projects. Learn more about our On-Demand Employee Benefits and Career Development Guide.

Closing

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact accommodations@swca.com or call 1 480 581 5378. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact recruiting@swca.com.

Use of Technology in Hiring

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience.

Candidate Use of AI

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

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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