Archaeological Field Scanner & Data Technician

Chloeta; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Chloeta seeks an Archaeological File Scanner to support cultural resource surveys, field investigations, and historic preservation across NC National Forests. You will assist with site identification, GPS mapping, field documentation, and data collection for disaster recovery and natural resource projects.

The role involves organizing field notes, artifact handling, and preparing field forms, with travel up to 25% and a 45-day anticipated duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely-related field from regionally or nationally accredited university.
• Successful completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as an Archaeological Field Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and organize archaeological field notes, survey records, site documentation, and supporting materials in accordance with project requirements.
• Collect, bag, tag, label, and document archaeological artifacts while maintaining accurate artifact logs, inventories, and collection records.
• Conduct field photographic documentation of archaeological sites, artifacts, features, and survey areas, including maintaining organized photograph logs.
• Complete archaeological field forms, including shovel test records, excavation documentation, Munsell soil descriptions, and site condition assessments.
• Assist with archaeological pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, subsurface investigations, and cultural resource field assessments in support of disaster recovery projects, as assigned.
• Support archaeological site identification, GPS mapping, and documentation of project boundaries, Areas of Potential Effects (APE), survey transects, and archaeological site locations.
• Assist with field inventories, cultural resource monitoring, site assessments, and post-implementation inspections as needed.
• Support laboratory personnel with artifact washing, labeling, cataloging, counting, weighing, and processing.
• Organize and prepare archaeological field data, artifact records, and photographic documentation for cultural resource reports and Principal Investigator review.
• Ensure all archaeological fieldwork, documentation, and artifact handling activities comply with federal agency standards, North Carolina Office of State Archaeology (NC OSA) guidelines, and project-specific requirements.

Skills

GPS mapping

Field survey methods

Site documentation

NHPA/ARPA knowledge

GIS mapping

Field notes/documentation

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Accredited archaeological field school

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Total Station

Job description

Chloeta seeks an Archaeological File Scanner to support cultural resource surveys, field investigations, and historic preservation across NC National Forests. You will assist with site identification, GPS mapping, field documentation, and data collection for disaster recovery and natural resource projects.

The role involves organizing field notes, artifact handling, and preparing field forms, with travel up to 25% and a 45-day anticipated duration.