Archaeological Field Technician PartTime

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with archaeological investigations across various regions in the US. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Anthropology and have completed a field school. The position primarily involves remote fieldwork, requiring flexibility with travel and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in diverse conditions.

Benefits

Lodging provided or reimbursed

Per diem provided or reimbursed

Mileage compensation

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited archaeological field school.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-II field work.
• Aid in identifying pre-contact or historic artifacts during excavations.
• Must be available for non-local travel.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn new tasks

Flexibility to changing work schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or related field

Job description

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.

Qualifications:

• 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