Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI), a multidisciplinary cultural resource consulting firm, is seeking on-call Crew Technicians based near South Dakota. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on archaeological experience while working on a variety of projects. Assignments may include archaeological survey, monitoring, testing, and data recovery across diverse landscapes and project types.
SRI provides comprehensive cultural resource management (CRM) services to private and government clients at the federal, state, and local levels throughout the western United States, with offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Washington.
Position Overview:
As a Crew Technician, reporting to the Project Director and Crew Lead, you will support archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and other field activities. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, attentive to fine details, well organized and have solid interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting archaeological survey, testing and data recovery
- Recording artifacts, features, collection units, and other observations using GPS, Field Maps, Survey123, or similar field data-collection tools.
- Completing field forms accurately and concisely
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Must be able to survey up to 10 hours a day in rugged terrain under a variety of weather conditions
Project Overview – Black Hills National Forest
The project will involve cultural resource inventory, archaeological site monitoring, and site evaluation within the Black Hills National Forest.
Field Schedule & Logistics:
- Fieldwork planned to begin October 14, 2026, and continue through November 2026, with the possibility of extending longer
- Fieldwork is currently planned around 8-day field sessions followed by 6 days off, but the schedule may be adjusted based on project needs and field conditions
- Crews will stay near Newcastle, Wyoming or Custer, South Dakota
- Lodging will be provided during field sessions
- $68 food allowance for each workday requiring lodging
- Fieldwork will include pedestrian cultural resource inventory, site monitoring, and site evaluation
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 months of archaeological field experience; survey, monitoring, testing, and/or data recovery experience preferred.
- Ability to travel to project locations throughout South Dakota and perform physically demanding fieldwork in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions.
- Strong work ethic, organizational skills, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
- Completion of an archaeological field school preferred.
Compensation:
This is a non, exempt, hourly position paid at $21 - $26 per hour depending upon experience. Overtime is paid in accordance with state and federal law.
Daily food allowance, when applicable based on the project, will be offered (no receipts required), and lodging will be provided. Eligible to accrue PTO hours.
How to apply:
Candidates interested in applying should email their resume of relevant experience and three professional references (with contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers) to srijobs@sricrm.com, with “Crew Technicians – South Dakota” referenced in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled.