Archaeology Field Technician: Surveys, Excavations

Terracon; North Charleston (SC); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Terracon in North Charleston, SC, seeks an entry-level Archaeology Technician to support field surveys, testing, or excavations and to document work following safety standards.

You will assist with artifact collection, basic documentation, recording stratigraphy, and using GPS and MS Office tools under supervision. A relevant bachelor's degree and field school completion are required, with a valid driver's license possibly needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to use Global Positioning Systems.

Responsabilités

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Assist with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under supervision.
• Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment.
• Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Artifact identification

Stratigraphy

Fieldwork

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

GPS

Description du poste

Terracon in North Charleston, SC, seeks an entry-level Archaeology Technician to support field surveys, testing, or excavations and to document work following safety standards.

You will assist with artifact collection, basic documentation, recording stratigraphy, and using GPS and MS Office tools under supervision. A relevant bachelor's degree and field school completion are required, with a valid driver's license possibly needed.