On Call Archaeology Field Technician
$54,080–$62,400 year
On-siteTempe, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
On Call Archaeology Field Technician needed for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. Responsibilities include performing survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring as part of the Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team, contributing to heritage/cultural resource investigations, and assisting with the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings. Travel to project sites, per diem provided, and collaboration with supervisory field staff and senior archaeologists. Must have a BA/BS in a related field, 1–3 years of professional experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, knowledge of regulatory guidelines (NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and state laws), experience with SharePoint/Microsoft, and be willing to travel to remote locations for 10-day rotations and pass background and vehicle screenings. Preferred: MS/MA and more extensive field experience in the western US, Great Basin and Southwestern fieldwork experience.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree 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
- Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Additional Requirements
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