Archaeological Field Technicians (Field Based)

ERM; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support survey efforts for energy projects across the United States. This project-term, field-based position requires 100% travel and involves assisting with or conducting archaeological field surveys.

Responsibilities include shovel testing, soil screening, artifact recovery, and meticulous record-keeping. Candidates should have field school or survey experience, be able to work outdoors in varying conditions, and be prepared for long field

Qualifications

• Experience with archaeological field surveys or field school.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and terrain.
• Willingness to work weekends and extended field days.

Responsibilities

• Dig shovel tests and screen soil.
• Visually inspect land surface for artifacts.
• Bag recovered artifacts and record provenience.
• Maintain field notes.
• Comply with HSE policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Field surveys

Outdoor work

Weekend work

Field notes

Education

B.A. in Anthropology

Job description

ERM is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians to support future needs of survey efforts for energy projects located across the United States. This is a project-term, field-based position with 100% travel. Archaeological Field Techs will assist with or conduct archaeological field surveys.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Digging shovel tests and screening soil.
• Visually inspecting the land surface for presence of artifacts.
• Bagging recovered artifacts and recording the provenience of the finds.
• Maintaining field notes.
• Compliance with corporate HSE.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED:

• Archaeological field school or prior archaeological field survey experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
• Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.
• Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• B.A. in Anthropology or related field will be advantageous.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

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