Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

Davita Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to participate in archaeological investigations across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Candidates need a related bachelor's degree and field school completion. The role involves significant fieldwork, flexible travel, and physically demanding tasks in various outdoor conditions.

Benefits

Lodging provided for fieldwork

Per diem for meals

Mileage compensation

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience with CRM-based archaeological survey or excavation preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-II field work.
• Aid in identifying pre-contact or historic artifacts during excavations.
• Travel as required for fieldwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or related field

Completed accredited archaeological field school

Tools

GPS/Trimble navigation

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)

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Richmond, VA

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23581

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Part-Time

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with monitoring, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological investigations, as needed. A bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field and a field school are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Candidate must be available for non-local travel. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Pay range is $20 to $25 an hour, with overtime paid at time and a half.

This position is remote and is 95% precent fieldwork.

Lodging (individual hotel room) and per diem will be provided and/or reimbursed. Mileage to and from the project, project area, and drive time will also be compensated. Rate based on experience, and number of hours per week will be based on project workload.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• The qualified candidate for this position will assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-II field work in the South, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast United States.


• The candidate will aid in identifying any pre-contact or historic artifacts encountered during shovel test pit (STP) or test unit (TU) excavation.


• Candidates must be flexible with traveling.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).


• Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules, have good organizational skills, communication skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new tasks and travel.


• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening


• Valid Driver's License Required

Required Experience

• Qualified candidates should possess, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and have completed an accredited archaeological field school.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection


• Experience in CRM-based archaeological survey and/or excavation


• Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing


• Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 95% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Work is performed within a general office environment 5% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.