Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during field work
• Absorb and document all relevant data during archaeological survey, including hand-excavation of Shovel Test Pits (STPs) and mechanical backhoe trenching
• Aid in identifying any pre-contact or historic artifacts encountered during the STPs, backhoe trench, or test unit excavation

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
• Completed an accredited archaeological field school
• Prior experience in all phases of archaeological investigation
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• Solid organizational skills, communication skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new tasks

Preferred Experience

• Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection
• Experience in CRM-based archaeological survey and/or excavation
• Knowledge of Texas and/or Southeastern US history and prehistory
• Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing
• Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map
• Ability to develop site maps and excavation drawings

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field 95% of the time
• Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed
• Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Work is performed within a general office environment 5% of the time
• Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment

Compensation

$23.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Qualifications

Lodging (individual hotel room) and per diem will be provided. Drive time to and from the project area will also be compensated. Rate based on experience, and number of hours per week will be based on project workload.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$23.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Schedule

Part-time.