On-Call Archaeology Field Technician - Desert Surveys

WSP USA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking On Call Archaeology Field Technicians with 1+ years of field experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. You will work with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team on survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring tasks as part of a supervisory field crew.

Travel to project sites in the Southwest is expected; per diem will be provided. You will support the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings and assist with state IMACS forms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of North American archaeology.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft.
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment.
• Ability to survey in hot and dry high-desert conditions.
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field.
• Must be willing to travel to a remote project location for 10-day rotations and possibly camp.
• Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Participation in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations.
• Participating in and/or contributing to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of our clients’ projects. These efforts require compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Will travel to project sites Arizona and New Mexico. Per diem will be provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Pedestrian survey

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Archaeology/Anthropology/History or related field

MS/MA preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking On Call Archaeology Field Technicians with 1+ years of field experience for project work in Arizona and New Mexico. You will work with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team on survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring tasks as part of a supervisory field crew.

Travel to project sites in the Southwest is expected; per diem will be provided. You will support the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings and assist with state IMACS forms.