On-Call Archaeological Technician

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Assist with archaeological fieldwork, including survey, excavation, artifact collection, and basic documentation.
• Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
• Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment and communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work outdoors in remote locations, walking up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for prolonged periods.
• Conduct fieldwork in various environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be willing to travel and work out of town as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.