Archaeological Field Technician

System One; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician to perform field, lab, or GIS work under supervision of the Senior Archaeologist. Responsibilities include excavations, site documentation, artifact identification, and mapping.

Requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and at least three months of field experience in survey, testing, or data recovery. Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three months of field experience (survey, testing, and data recovery).
• Requires experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological field work, lab work, or GIS work under supervision.
• Excavate shovel test pits, excavation units, and block excavations.
• Document sites, map features and artifacts, and conduct analyses.
• Identify historic and pre-contact artifacts.
• Carry out field tasks in rugged or remote environments; map using GPS.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Archaeological Field Technician
Location: Fort Stockton, TX
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly

Archaeological Field Technician

The archaeological field technician will perform archaeological field work, lab work, or GIS work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Archaeologist. Archaeological field technicians are responsible for excavations of shovel test pits, excavation units, block excavations, site documentation, feature and artifact identification and analyses; and mapping.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day
• Ability to identify historic and pre-contact artifacts
• Ability to travel
• Ability to use GPS unit
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Ability to conduct archaeological surveys and testing
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Good organizational skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks
• Familiarity with Phase I, II, and/or III work
• Minimum of three months of field experience (survey, testing, and data recovery)
• Requires experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources
• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.