On Call Archaeology Field Technician

About the role

This Opportunity WSP currently has opportunities for On Call Archaeology Field Technicians with 1+ years of experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Selected applicants will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and will have open opportunities to become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists to complete assigned survey and mitigation tasks (e.g., testing, data recovery, and monitoring).
• Contribute to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of our clients’ projects.
• Participate in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations.
• Support the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings.
• Contribute to the completion of state IMACS forms.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field.
• Minimum 1 – 3 years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of North American archaeology.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment.
• Ability to survey in hot and dry high-desert conditions.
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field.
• Must be willing to travel to a remote project location for 10-day rotations and possibly camp.

Qualifications

• Current and upcoming archaeological project contributions are needed in Arizona and New Mexico; however, the successful candidate should expect upcoming or future fieldwork opportunities in adjacent states as well.
• Pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Skills

• Experience with various digital data collection software and hardware.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability.
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

• Expected Salary (all locations): $26 - $30 per hour.
• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $26 - $30 per hour.

Schedule

• Active roles in conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings.
• Travel to project sites Arizona and New Mexico.
• Per diem will be provided.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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