Archaeological Field Technician 04153 NWRC

Position Purpose

The Archaeological Field Technician position is an entry level position that will be providing in-field analysis and scientific studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Field Director/Crew Chief in writing detailed daily field notes, taking photographs of artifacts and discoveries, and mapping discovery locations as necessary.
• Walk across challenging terrain and in inclement conditions (e.g., hot and cold temperatures; windy, snowy, or rainy conditions).
• Operate GPS for navigation and mapping.
• Recognize and document pre-contact and historic period artifacts, features, and other cultural materials.
• Excavate Shovel Test Pits
• Document archaeological Sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or a closely related field and completion of an accredited field school.
• Experience: 0-1 years demonstrated experience in Phase I archaeology.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience in shovel testing and performing pedestrian surveys under a variety of field conditions with experience recording prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites of varying complexity.
• Other: Ability to recognize and document pre-contact and historic period artifacts, features, and other cultural materials; write detailed daily field notes, take photographs of artifacts and discoveries, and to map discovery locations as necessary; ability to work independently and operate GPS for navigation and mapping; ability to sketch artifacts to scale desired.

Special Requirements

• Physical Demands: Position will require extensive physical exertion, such as walking up to 10 hours a day at speeds of at least 3 mph over steep, uneven, heavily wooded, challenging terrain. Ability to dig 25-30 shovel tests daily on average. Candidate must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds. Candidate must be able to work in a variety of conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, rainy, snowy, or windy conditions. Individual must be able to conduct these tasks while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Working Environment: Outdoors in varying and often inclement conditions (e.g., heat and cold; rain; etc.). Potential contact with poisonous plants, insects, and animals. Work will be performed in remote locations.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Company values employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We are committed to safety, reliability, and commitment to our people!

Equal Employment Opportunity

• North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status.