Cultural Resources Technician - Historian in Hawai‘i

About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician - Historian to join our Hawai‘i Cultural Resources Program to work on projects throughout the Hawaiian Islands. This position is temporary, and work is currently dependent upon project needs, with the potential to evolve into a full time, benefits eligible position. Candidates must live in Hawai'i and compensation will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What You Will Accomplish

The ideal candidate should have experience in conducting historic research and possess a detailed knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history. Successful applicants must be able to undertake ethnohistoric background research and assist in the preparation of Traditional Cultural Properties Studies, Cultural Impact Assessments, Cultural Assessments, Ka Pa‘akai Analyses, and the cultural components of Environmental Assessments.

Experience And Qualifications For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, archaeology, Hawaiian studies, or a closely related field preferred, not required
• Detailed knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history
• The ability to conduct archival research
• Familiarity with historic document sources (Māhele land records, historic survey maps, etc.)
• Knowledge of mapping and GIS software is an advantage, but is not required for the position
• The ability to assist in the preparation of technical reports
• Hawaiian language proficiency preferred
• Must live in Hawai‘i, Oahu preferred. Those located in surrounding islands outside of Oahu are encouraged to apply and be willing to conduct in-person research in Honolulu-based archives when necessary.
  
  

Those with more experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on the level of their experience.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Honolulu, HI based position can expect an hourly rate of $20.28-$26.77. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.