On-Call Archaeological Crew Chief

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single occupancy hotel rooms

Flat-rate meal reimbursement

Transportation to work site from hotel

Opportunities for full-time employment

401(k) plan

Relocation not available

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs to support fieldwork in St. Louis, MO and Louisville, KY. The roles involve supervising Phase I–III CRM projects, excavation of test units, and documentation of artifacts and site data.

Ideal candidates hold an undergraduate degree in archaeology or anthropology, field school experience, and at least six months of supervisory CRM work. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with GPS familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field.
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience.
• At least six (6) months supervisory field experience in North American CRM archaeology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising fieldwork on Phase I, II, and III projects; tasks include excavation of test units and cultural features.
• Document findings through detailed note taking and site records.
• Lead or assist other field team members and coordinate activities on site.
• Familiarity with GPS technology is preferred; work as a team and follow EHS policies.

Skills

Supervisory field experience

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Education

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Tools

GPS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA is a global leader in environmental consulting, recently made stronger with the acquisition of POWER Engineers. Our Cultural Resources Management Team are located across the United States, with over 50 cultural resources professionals housed in our offices in the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast United States.

WSP has immediate openings for multiple On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs in our St. Louis, MO, and Louisville, KY offices. We will consider other locations within our Midwest and Southeast regions. Be involved in projects with our Heritage and Cultural Resources practice, as part of our Earth and Environment Team, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. This is an on-call, hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience).

Your Impact

• Assist in supervising fieldwork on Phase I, II, and III projects, with specific tasks including:
  • archaeological test unit and shovel test excavation
  • excavation of cultural features
  • recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials
  • use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, oil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information
• Document findings through detailed note taking
• Ability to assist/lead other field team members
• Familiarity with GPS technology is preferred
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Strictly abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience
• At least six (6) months supervisory field experience in North American CRM archaeology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions

Additional Information:

• Single occupancy hotel rooms for the duration of the projects and paid directly by WSP
• Flat-rate meal reimbursement, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
• Transportation on workdays from hotel to work site provided by WSP, and workday begins and ends in hotel parking lot
• Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement
• WSP benefits package includes modified holiday pay, paid time off accrual, and 401(k) plan
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
  

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