Archaeological Field Technician

System One; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

System One is hiring an Archaeological Field Technician in Oxford, Mississippi. The technician will perform field work, lab work, or GIS work under the direction of the Senior Archaeologist, and is responsible for excavating various archaeological features.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three months of field experience. The compensation ranges from $20 to $27 hourly, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Driver's License.
• Minimum of three months of field experience.
• Experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys and testing.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions.
• Excavate shovel test pits and document findings.

Skills

Ability to identify historic and pre-contact artifacts

Good organizational skills

Familiarity with Phase I, II, and/or III work

Ability to use GPS unit

Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Archaeological Field Technician

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly

Overview

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

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.