Field Archaeologist

About the role

The WSP Cultural Resources Management Team is seeking On-Call Field Archaeologists for a long-term Phase III archaeological data recovery project at five multi-component Pre-Contact archaeological sites. The positions are available in multiple locations across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Arcaeological test unit and shovel test excavation
• Excavation of cultural features
• Recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials
• Use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, soil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Strictly abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions

Qualifications

• Prior experience with Pre-Contact archaeological sites in Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, and the surrounding region
• Pre-Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience

Schedule

On-call, hourly position