Archaeology Technician-Florida & surrounding

About the role

Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team in and around our Riverview and Tallahassee, FL offices to play an integral role in conducting archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. Stantec is seeking on-call archaeological technicians to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel testing; and excavation.
• Participate in 5- or 10-day rotations consisting with 8–10-hour work days.
• May include other tasks as determined by project needs.

Requirements

• Experience on Phase I survey projects preferred.
• Experience in Phase II testing or Phase III data recovery projects preferred.
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., ESRI’s ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, etc.).
• Knowledge of land navigation using a compass.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and is comfortable driving an F-150 or equivalent to and from projects and unpaved roads.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative.
• Positive and energetic attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, or combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an archeology field school.
• Professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation preferred.
• Knowledge of precontact and historic material culture.
• Able to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying heavy loads, and digging.
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Strong technical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable making decisions in the field.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.