Field Archaeology Technician – Surveys, Mapping & Site Work

System One; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician to perform field, lab, or GIS work under supervision of the Senior Archaeologist. Responsibilities include excavations, site documentation, artifact identification, and mapping.

Requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and at least three months of field experience in survey, testing, or data recovery. Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three months of field experience (survey, testing, and data recovery).
• Requires experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological field work, lab work, or GIS work under supervision.
• Excavate shovel test pits, excavation units, and block excavations.
• Document sites, map features and artifacts, and conduct analyses.
• Identify historic and pre-contact artifacts.
• Carry out field tasks in rugged or remote environments; map using GPS.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field

Job description

System One is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician to perform field, lab, or GIS work under supervision of the Senior Archaeologist. Responsibilities include excavations, site documentation, artifact identification, and mapping.

Requires travel, a valid driver’s license, and at least three months of field experience in survey, testing, or data recovery. Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field is required.