Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is an established environmental services firm based in Richland, Washington. Founded in 2005, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Natives of Kodiak since 2015, EAS specializes in environmental site characterization and assessment, compliance and permitting, natural and cultural resource management, and planning, among other disciplines. Our success as an environmental consultancy is driven by a strong work culture and an expanding network of professionals located throughout the US. As a growing Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned and Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), EAS is excited to offer an increasingly diverse portfolio of services to public and private sector interests, now and well into the future.

EAS is currently looking for a Archaeology Field Technician III.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation in support of fieldwork for Phase I, II, and Ill studies.
• Adhere to project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training.
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, and transit) to orient yourself and perform fieldwork.
• Photo-document artifacts, ecofacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeological sites, unique environmental features, and work in progress and record an accurate photo log.
• Record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
• Collect artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design and keep an accurate field specimen log.
• Complete project tasks and errands as directed by the Archaeologist, Senior Archaeologist, and/or other project leadership.
• Maintain and organize field equipment, supplies, vehicles, and work site.
• Procure field equipment and supplies.
• Travel for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 years’ experience in conducting archaeological fieldwork under supervision of a professional archaeologist
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain security clearance/badges
• Must possess valid US driver’s license and good driving record
• Position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment criminal record and driving background checks
• Pre-employment drug testing and physical are required, as well as compliance with Corporate Drug-Free Workplace Program
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Benefits:

Our full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical, dental, vision, life / disability insurance and 401k with match.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

EAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).