Field Archaeology Technician (On-Call)

Terracon; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Terracon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing and excavations while adhering to safety standards. You will conduct fieldwork under supervision, identify artifacts and stratigraphy, record data, maintain equipment and communicate findings to the Crew Chief.

Qualifications include a BA in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field, field school completion, and GPS/MS Office proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Aufgaben

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Responsible for assisting with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Artifact identification

Soils

Stratigraphy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Tools

MS Office

GPS

Jobbeschreibung

Terracon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing and excavations while adhering to safety standards. You will conduct fieldwork under supervision, identify artifacts and stratigraphy, record data, maintain equipment and communicate findings to the Crew Chief.

Qualifications include a BA in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field, field school completion, and GPS/MS Office proficiency.