Field Archaeologist - On-Call Survey/Excavation

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules are available

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an on-call field archaeologist to support cultural resources monitoring during construction projects. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in archaeology or related field and at least 1 year of field experience.

You will collect data, use GPS equipment, write reports, and work both independently and in teams on survey and excavation tasks. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised professional experience as a field archaeologist, with preference for construction monitoring experience.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to reliable transportation.
• Computer literate with smartphone and tablet applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultural resources monitoring at construction sites to implement mitigation measures to avoid impacts to cultural resources
• Conduct archaeological field surveys
• Record data for scientific and compliance purposes using company forms and established field methodology
• Prepare daily progress/monitoring reports as needed by the project
• Use GPS equipment (Garmin/Trimble) and data collection application for field data collection
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Field archaeology experience

GPS data collection

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or a related field

Tools

GPS devices (Garmin/Trimble)

Smartphone/tablet apps

Job description

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an on-call field archaeologist to support cultural resources monitoring during construction projects. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in archaeology or related field and at least 1 year of field experience.

You will collect data, use GPS equipment, write reports, and work both independently and in teams on survey and excavation tasks. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with experience.