Cultural Resources Technician (Seasonal) CategoryCultural Resources DescriptionBolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a seasonal Cultural Resources Technician to join our team in Burnsville! As a Top 200 Workplace in Minnesota, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a great team of professionals. Bolton & Menk has over 70 years of experience serving the Upper Midwest beyond on infrastructure projects. This is a seasonal, no-benefits position April 2024 - December 2024. What you will be doing:
Assists archaeological field crew in surveys and other archaeological investigation as directed.
Assists archaeological field crew in excavation as directed.
Assists cultural resources monitoring crew in monitoring coverage and coordination with construction and subcontractor staff as directed.
Assists with analyzing, accessioning, and curation of artifacts.
Responsible for producing clear and concise notes and documentation on work conducted.
Assists with and/or develops cultural resources reports for review at the direction of senior cultural resources staff.
During the field season, travel will be necessitated by project workload; out of town stays may be necessitated for extended periods.
During field season, hours will be dictated by survey needs (often 8 – 10 hour days) and construction monitoring needs (often 10 – 12 hour days).
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology from an accredited college or university or a closely related field.
Has completed or is currently enrolled in an Academic Archaeological Field School.
Knowledgeable of Midwest (Minnesota preferred) prehistory, diagnostic artifact types, and historic period.
Ability to read and interpret USGS topographic map and aerial photos.
Ability to traverse through difficult terrain, be outside in all weather for extended periods of time.
Ability to use a compass and have general map reading skills.
Preferred knowledge of GPS navigation.
Possess valid driver’s license.
WHY BOLTON & MENK?For over 70 years Bolton & Menk, Inc. has served public and private clients with comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering and surveying services. The employees at Bolton & Menk are seeking hard-working and ambitious co-workers to join us to deliver tomorrow's leading infrastructure projects. Bolton & Menk is employee-owned, is ranked among ENRs Top 500 Design Firms and is a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace in Minnesota. With over 900 employees in Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, and South Carolina, there are always new challenges and career development opportunities available. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/ (http:// https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/) OUR BENEFITSAt Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careersWe thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.LocationBurnsville EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.