Archaeological Field Technician

System One, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan participation

Life insurance options

Job summary

A leader in workforce solutions is looking for an Archaeological Field Technician in Little Rock, Arkansas. The position entails performing various archaeological tasks under the supervision of the Senior Archaeologist, including field and lab work. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a relevant Bachelor's degree. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. Competitive hourly compensation is offered for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Good organizational skills and positive attitude.
• Familiarity with Phase I, II, and III work.
• Minimum of three months of field experience.
• Experience identifying prehistoric resources.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological field work and lab work.
• Documentation of excavation processes.
• Identification and analysis of artifacts.

Skills

Ability to walk long distances

Ability to identify historic artifacts

Ability to travel

Proficient in GPS usage

Ability to lift heavy objects

Adaptability to various working hours

Conducting archaeological surveys

Performing physically demanding tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Archaeological Field Technician

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly

Job Description

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

Company Information and Benefits

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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.