On Call Early Career Archaeological Field Technician

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA Inc. is seeking 10 to 15 Archaeological Field Technicians for fieldwork on multiple projects across Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. These are on-call hourly positions with project-based workloads, and pay will be determined by education and experience.

Hotels and per diem are provided as standard. Successful candidates will help locate, test, record, map, and evaluate sites using pedestrian and shovel-test surveys and ESRI Arc Field Maps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
• One (1) year minimum of archaeological field experience
• Previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school
• Knowledge of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in recording sites and artifacts.
• Ability to learn about local cultural history and material culture in project areas.
• Ability to work independently and plan/execute assignments with minimal instruction.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work long hours in harsh environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to pass a drug test and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass background check and pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support using basic anthropological and archaeological field techniques for locating, testing, recording, mapping, and evaluating sites.
• Support field surveys through pedestrian surveys and shovel test surveys.
• Use topographic maps, aerial photos, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection software to conduct survey work.
• Work long hours in difficult or remote environments and in varying weather conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with groups of diverse personalities.
• Maintain a positive attitude, accept direction, and work independently when needed.
• Plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.

Skills

GPS data collection

Independent work

Health & safety standards

Driver’s license

Communication with team

Background check

Shovel test surveys

Pedestrian surveys

Record and document sites

ArcGIS Arc Field Maps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

Esri Arc Field Maps

Topographic maps

Job description

WSP USA Inc., one of the nation’s strongest energy-related engineering and environmental consultants, is seeking 10 to 15 Archaeological Field Technicians for fieldwork on multiple archaeological field projects in Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. These are On-Call hourly positions on a project basis; however, work is imminent. Pay will be determined by education and experience. Single occupancy hotel rooms and per diem are standard. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to perform Class III archaeological survey work in the Western U.S. Projects may involve extended periods of fieldwork in remote areas. Additional work/tasks may arise providing additional work opportunities.

Your Impact

• Provide technical support using a basic understanding of anthropological and archaeological field techniques for locating, testing, recording, mapping, and evaluating archaeological sites.
• Support field surveys through pedestrian surveys and shovel test surveys.
• Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection software to conduct survey work.
• Work long hours in difficult or remote environments and in varying weather conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with groups composed of diverse personalities.
• Maintain a positive attitude, accept direction, and work independently when needed.
• Plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline
• One (1) year minimum of archaeological field experience
• Previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school
• Knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documenting of archeological sites and artifacts.
• Ability to learn about local cultural history and material culture in project areas.
• Ability to work independently, and to fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work long hours in harsh environments and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team members
• Ability to pass a drug test and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility transmission, pipeline, and petrochemical exploration projects is highly preferred.
• Experience with both block and linear surveys is highly preferred
• CPR/First Aid certifications and experience
• Archaeological monitoring experience

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $23.00 - $35.00 per hour.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.