Careers

Scout is seeking an on-call Cultural Resources Field Technician who will support archaeological testing and evaluation of precontact sites in California in accordance with state and federal cultural resources regulations. This position will perform controlled subsurface testing, documentation, and field data collection under the supervision of a principal investigator or field director. Work will be performed on an as-needed basis, with schedules driven by project needs and regulatory timelines. This is an hourly position. The specific terms of employment will be determined commensurate with applicant’s experience/background.

This position also entails a broad range of cultural resource activities, primarily consisting of conducting cultural resource surveys, inputting data and preparing site forms, recording historic resources according to relevant standards and guidelines, conducting archival research, developing historic contexts, supporting Section 106 consultations, fulfilling California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, preparing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) evaluations and nominations, and preparing professional reports of investigations. While the geographic focus of this position is the southwest, work may occur nationwide.

Headquartered in San Diego (Encinitas), Scout provides environmental planning, environmental compliance, and other services to clients nationwide. Scout is a federally certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a California certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).

If you are looking to be part of something new and exciting – a company that values you as an individual – and enjoy making the complex simple, then Scout is the place for you! We have created an exciting and flexible work environment with a professional, positive vibe. Scout is committed to sustaining a balance between our personal and professional lives, which encourages our team – and our business – to thrive.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Perform archaeological field testing and evaluation activities at precontact sites, including shovel testing, controlled test unit excavation, surface inspection, and feature exposure under the direction of the Field Director or Principal Investigator.
• Collect, record, and manage field data in accordance with professional archaeological standards, including completion of standardized forms, scaled drawings, photographic documentation, and GPS-based spatial data.
• Identify, document, and recover cultural materials and features while maintaining provenience control and stratigraphic integrity.
• Assist in assessing site integrity, significance, and eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources and the National Register of Historic Places.
• Conduct initial field processing of artifacts, including cleaning, labeling, bagging, and preparation for transport to approved curation facilities.
• Maintain accurate daily field notes and contribute to field summaries, logs, and data tables for inclusion in technical reports.
• Comply with all project-specific safety plans, environmental protection measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate field observations, discoveries, and issues promptly to supervisory staff.
• Support related field tasks as assigned, including site staking, mapping, backfilling, and site restoration activities.

You Are Qualified Because You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated professional field experience.
• Successful completion of an accredited archaeological field school or documented equivalent training in controlled excavation and field methods.
• Demonstrated experience conducting archaeological field investigations in California, including testing and evaluation of precontact sites.
• Working knowledge of applicable cultural resources regulations and standards, including CEQA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and California Office of Historic Preservation guidelines.
• Ability to accurately record field data using standard archaeological methods, including completion of field forms, drawings, photographic records, and spatial data collection.
• Physical ability to perform sustained outdoor fieldwork, including excavation, hiking over uneven terrain, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, and working in variable weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple or remote field locations as required.
• Prior experience with controlled test excavations and formal eligibility evaluations.
• Experience using GPS units, total stations, or digital data collection platforms in archaeological fieldwork.
• Knowledge of regional California precontact chronologies, material culture, and site types.
• Prior on-call, project-based, or construction-monitoring experience in a regulatory compliance setting.
• Experience working on military installations.

Benefits Include (subject to employee status)

• Opportunity to join a thriving, new small business with career development opportunities.
• Health/dental/vision insurance.
• Paid time off accrued in the first year (accrual rate dependent on years of experience).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Employer paid long-term disability insurance.
• Continuing education support.

Scout is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Interested and qualified applicants should provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com.

Come be a part of something distinctive and apply to join Scout today!

Scout is seeking Facility Condition Assessors/Inspectors. The work will likely require up to 70% of your time traveling to military installations to perform facility condition assessments across the nation for up to two weeks at a time, with breaks between trips. Candidates must have ~5 years experience in conducting facility condition assessments or equivalent formal trade school education/experience in plumbing, roofing, mechanical systems, exteriors, roofing, fire protection, and/or electrical systems. Familiarity with BUILDER software is desired, but not required, should the candidate be willing and able to learn how to use the BUILDER software. A PE is also not required. This is an hourly or potentially full-time position, depending on the candidate's wishes and Scout’s needs. Candidates can be located anywhere in the nation and can work out of their home.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conduct an inventory of client facilities properly classifying building components in accordance with ASTM UNIFORMAT II.
• Perform assessments of client facilities using professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition and conformance with specifications and building codes.
• Experience using facility condition assessment software. Knowledge of BUILDER™ web-based Sustainment Management System (SMS) software application developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) is highly desirable; however, Scout will train good candidates in the use of this software.
• Use of computer tablets with built-in cameras (e.g., MS Surface Pro) to document building system conditions (mechanical or electrical systems and subcomponents; architectural finishes, etc.) encountered during assessments and providing justification for determination of the physical condition.
• Work under direct supervision and in accordance with instructions and standard practices.
• Physical ability to inspect large complexes at fast pace (assessors typically walk up to 5 miles per day) and the employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds.

You Are Qualified Because You Have:

• 5+ years’ experience in conducting facility condition assessments or formal trade school education in plumbing, roofing, mechanical systems.
• Ability to travel, up to 70% or more (primarily throughout the United States, but potentially overseas).
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to quickly get one.
• Good technical writing skills required.
• Good mathematical aptitude required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Other Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):

• Degree/certification in architecture, engineering, construction management, or other applicable field
• International Code Council (ICC) certification
• ASHRAE Level I and Level II energy auditor
• Professional engineering registration
• Military veterans with equivalent military experience are encouraged to apply

Scout is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Interested and qualified applicants should provide your cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Roxanne Beasley at roxanne.beasley@scoutenv.com. For more information about Scout and the work we do, please visit our website at www.scoutenv.com.