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Caldera

Camp Caldera Environmental Educator

Sisters, OR · On-site

$154/day

... a field lesson in ethnobotany. Many of them are experiencing just being young people in the ... Collaborate with Assistants and Advocates around student needs to ensure smooth delivery of ...

Caldera

Camp Caldera Environmental Educator

Sisters, OR · On-site

$154/day

... a field lesson in ethnobotany. Many of them are experiencing just being young people in the ... Collaborate with Assistants and Advocates around student needs to ensure smooth delivery of ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental field assistant in Bend, OR is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.49 and $26.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Environmental Field Assistant supports environmental scientists and specialists by collecting samples, conducting field surveys, and recording data related to soil, water, air, and plant conditions. They help set up and maintain equipment, make observations in various outdoor environments, and ensure that all data is accurately documented for analysis. Their work is essential for environmental research, site assessments, and monitoring projects, contributing to the understanding and protection of natural resources.

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To thrive as an Environmental Field Assistant, you need a background in environmental science or a related field, along with strong observational and data collection skills. Familiarity with GPS devices, field sampling equipment, and data management software is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in teams are essential soft skills. These competencies are important to ensure accurate data collection and effective fieldwork, which support informed environmental analysis and decision-making.

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Archaeologist Principal Investigator /Field Director

True Environmental

Bend, OR • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at Sundance-inc.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. 

Career opportunity for an Archaeologist PI/Field Director to lead cultural resources field crews and assist in the expansion of archaeology services. This position is responsible for leading and conducting all phases of cultural resource investigations under Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other environmental planning projects, including but not limited to consultation, preparing data recovery and monitoring plans, lead field coordination and interpretation of state and federal laws and report writing. The position may also require knowledge of and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and writing sections related to cultural resources for proposed permitting actions.
 
The Archaeologist PI/ Field Director will supervise and mentor junior or temporary level cultural resource personnel. The Archaeologist PI/PM will also frequently interact and coordinate with clients as well as agency and Tribal representatives. The Archaeologist PI/PM will be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local historic preservation and cultural resources regulations and demonstrate an established area of analytical expertise and/or archaeological research interest.
What You'll Do
  • Lead cultural resources projects, business development opportunities and provide successful and independent management of archaeological and historic resources projects, including direction of field studies and assembly, supervision and direction of field teams.
  • Lead/Principal investigator for cultural resources projects include performing research, archaeological fieldwork surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery projects, historical research, preservation activities, report preparation, site forms and curation of archaeological artifacts.
  • Coordinate project mobilization and demobilization to project sites.
  • Provide successful and independent management of archaeological and historic resources projects, including direction of field studies and assembly, supervision, and direction of field teams.
  • Support Section 106 and Section 110 of the NHPA, including analysis, technical studies and project permitting for a wide variety of private, federal, state and local government clients and tribal entities.
  • Mentor and provide technical and operations resources for staff and project managers and supervise cultural staff.
  • Lead technical and strategy elements of proposal development including scope, schedule and budget.
  • Meeting project scope, schedule, and budget obligations for project management tasks.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical products through implementation of independent and quality review protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field.
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist
  • Ability to hold state permits for archaeology.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience, preferably eight (8) years’ experience in progressively responsible cultural resource positions including management and/or educational experience in the desert southwest and intermountain west region; including experience with architectural historians.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines while remaining detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well on simultaneous tasks and be team oriented.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, professional writing, problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in project planning, development, and management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite, strong people skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to satisfactorily pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol tests.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Must be eligible to be employed in the US.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Permitted or able to be permitted in Oregon, Idaho, or Washington.
  • Experience and capability across the continental US in providing cultural resources services.
 Sundance is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.