Field Archaeology Technician — Shovel Tests & GPS

Brockington and Associates Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid

Hotel lodging provided

Meal allowance

Job summary

Brockington and Associates is seeking field technicians based in our Savannah, GA office for archaeological project work across the United States. This is a full-time, temporary position with base wages of $17.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus additional pay on certain projects and travel benefits.

Responsibilities include shovel testing, unit excavations, artifact identification, field notes, GPS data collection, and site photography under supervision.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in archaeology, anthropology, history, or historic preservation required.
• At least six weeks of fieldwork experience as part of a supervised program.
• Experience with shovel testing and unit excavations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shovel testing and/or other unit excavations.
• Basic artifact identification and note-taking.
• Record soil observations and conduct field photography.
• Use of handheld GPS devices and other field data collection.
• Perform general tasks under lab supervisor guidance.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Artifact identification

Note-taking

Education

BA/BS in archaeology, anthropology, history, or historic preservation

Tools

Handheld GPS devices

Job description

Brockington and Associates is seeking field technicians based in our Savannah, GA office for archaeological project work across the United States. This is a full-time, temporary position with base wages of $17.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus additional pay on certain projects and travel benefits.

Responsibilities include shovel testing, unit excavations, artifact identification, field notes, GPS data collection, and site photography under supervision.