Field Archaeology Technician: Survey & Data (Temp)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, is seeking an on-call temporary field technician to perform archaeological fieldwork across the Western United States. Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys, data collection, subsurface testing, and detailed field notes, with travel and field conditions as described.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology or related field, have at least six months of field experience, and be able to hike 5–10 miles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Six months of archaeological field experience or field school experience.
• Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation.
• Ability to hike long distances in diverse terrain up to 5–10 miles daily.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well with others on a project team.
• Proficiency with GPS devices and field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys.
• Collect data (GPS, photos, site forms, sketches, artifact sketches).
• Perform subsurface testing or artifact identification.
• Measure and record artifacts accurately.
• Prepare high-quality field notes.
• Work as part of a team or independently as required.
• Other duties as requested by project leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

GPS navigation

Safety compliance

Field data recording

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Tools

GPS units

USGS maps

Compass

Aerial photography tools

Laptop/computer

Job description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, is seeking an on-call temporary field technician to perform archaeological fieldwork across the Western United States. Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys, data collection, subsurface testing, and detailed field notes, with travel and field conditions as described.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology or related field, have at least six months of field experience, and be able to hike 5–10 miles