Field Archaeology Technician - Surveys & Excavations

Terracon; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Charleston, SC is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing, and excavations with rigorous documentation. You will operate under a Crew Chief, follow safety standards, and assist in basic artifact recording and site paperwork.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology or related field, completion of an archaeological field school, and familiarity with artifact identification, soils, stratigraphy, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fieldwork support

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field

Field school completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS / Global Positioning Systems

Job description

Terracon in Charleston, SC is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing, and excavations with rigorous documentation. You will operate under a Crew Chief, follow safety standards, and assist in basic artifact recording and site paperwork.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology or related field, completion of an archaeological field school, and familiarity with artifact identification, soils, stratigraphy, and MS Office.