Archeological Field Technician

ASC Group Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided

Paid sick time accrual

Job summary

ASC Group, Inc. is a cultural and natural resources firm seeking Archaeology Field Technicians for projects across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. Work includes excavation, documentation, and artifact screening under supervision.

Overnight travel may be required with lodging provided. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's in Anthropology/Archaeology and field experience; positions start at $20/hr with per-diem and paid sick time.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• Field school or archaeology field experience; CRM preferred.
• Good organizational skills and neat field notes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological excavation and test units.
• Document features, map, and profile findings.
• Perform shovel testing, surface survey, and artifact screening.
• Work under Field Supervisor/PI; Phase III tents may be used at some sites.

Skills

Field experience

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ASC Group, Inc., is a cultural and natural resources consulting firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We have immediate openings for Archaeology Field Technicians for projects located in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky, which are ongoing and starting soon. These include a Phase III investigation of a major Fort Ancient village site and Phase I, II investigations of Woodland period sites in the Scioto Valley. Field technicians will be working under the supervision of a Field Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator. The ongoing and future projects should see work through the late summer.

The work will involve archaeological excavation (i.e., test units), feature documentation, mapping and profiling, shovel testing, surface survey, and screening for artifacts. Phase III investigations are primarily in heated tents.

Minimum requirements include an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field; field school or archaeological field experience (previous work in Cultural Resource Management preferred); good organizational skills; and ability to maintain neat and accurate field notes. Pay starts at $20/hr and is based on experience. Per-diem ($41/day) and lodging is provided for all project work requiring overnight stays away from your home office, and paid sick time accrual is offered.

You must provide personal PPE like gloves and boots. Other required PPE will be provided.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

ASC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a non-smoking environment. This posting is designed to be a good representation of the job requirements but is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.