Field Archaeology Technician

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Per diem up to $68 (full day)

Hotel accommodations

Vehicles provided

Advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Field Technician to join our Pittsburgh, PA office and assist with cultural resources management projects. This is an hourly, temporary, field-based assignment with priority for candidates in driving distance of Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities include performing archaeological surveying, trenching, data recovery, field forms, GPS data collection, and field/lab support.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
• Ability to travel, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours in inclement weather.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle on rugged backcountry roads.
• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology (preferred).
• 6+ months experience with field methodologies (survey, testing, excavation, monitoring).
• Knowledge of Collector and Survey123.

Aufgaben

• Perform complete archaeological surveying and field testing.
• Conduct shovel test pits and excavation units.
• Execute data recovery and associated field recording.
• Complete field forms, digital photography, and in-field mapping.
• Assist with archaeological office and lab work.
• Participate in GPS data collection in the field under supervision.
• Adhere to the safety program and look out for safety of others, communicating hazards.

Kenntnisse

Fieldwork

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Tools

Collector

Survey123

Jobbeschreibung

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Field Technician to join our Pittsburgh, PA office and assist with cultural resources management projects. This is an hourly, temporary, field-based assignment with priority for candidates in driving distance of Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities include performing archaeological surveying, trenching, data recovery, field forms, GPS data collection, and field/lab support.