Lead Archaeological Field Surveyor

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an Archaeological Field Lead is based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to lead surveys, testing, data recovery and monitoring.

This is a full-time, temporary, project-based role with extensive travel, including deployments up to three months. There is potential for conversion to a regular full-time position upon project completion and business needs.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field.
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation.
• At least 1 year of supervisory field experience.
• Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III excavations/assessments.
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork tasks including shovel test survey and excavation.
• Oversee an archaeological crew during surveys.
• Utilize survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
• Lead collection, recording, and interpretation of archaeological data.
• Record and evaluate soils; map site plans, tests, units and features.
• Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and cultural features.
• Assist with laboratory analysis and reporting as needed.
• Coordinate property entry with right of way agents.

Skills

Physically demanding

Extensive travel

Field supervision

Driver's license

Drug testing

Education

B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology

Tools

Phase I/II/III knowledge

Job description

Stantec's Cultural Resources team as an Archaeological Field Lead is based out of the Riverview, FL, Alpharetta, GA or Mobile, AL offices to lead surveys, testing, data recovery and monitoring.

This is a full-time, temporary, project-based role with extensive travel, including deployments up to three months. There is potential for conversion to a regular full-time position upon project completion and business needs.