On Call Field Archaeologist

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP is seeking On Call Field Archaeologists for surveys across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. The role is an on-call, temporary hourly position with an industry competitive starting rate.

Local candidates in TX, OK, or LA are preferred due to travel and scheduling, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Ongoing Phase I–III work may expand to other states.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or a closely related field.
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience.
• 0-2 years of archaeological or anthropology related experience.
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions and follow instructions.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet objectives.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project requirements that may extend beyond typical workweeks.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Prior experience with archaeological sites in the region (preferred).
• Pre-Contact lithic / post-Contact artifact analysis experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with multiple Phase I Intensive Cultural Resources Surveys.
• Conduct pedestrian surveys and excavation/recording shovel tests.
• Recover and identify archaeological artifacts and materials.
• Record data using field forms, noting artifact types, soil color, and textures.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Independent work

Business writing

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeological field school/field experience

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP has immediate openings for On Call Field Archaeologists for multiple surveys planned in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. This is an on‑call, as needed, temporary hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience and anticipated to start at 22 dollars an hour. Candidates local to Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana are ideal due to work location and schedule, but all qualified applicants will be considered. WSP also has ongoing Phase I, II, and III work in other states with additional upcoming work.

Your Impact

• Assist with multiple Phase I Intensive Cultural Resources Surveys, with specific tasks including:
  • Pedestrian survey ;
  • excavation and recording shovel tests;
  • recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials;
  • use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, soil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information;
• 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;

Who You Are

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or a closely related field; Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience.
• 0-2 of archaeological or anthropology related experience.
• Self‑motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non‑scientific audience.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with archaeological sites in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and the surrounding region;
• Pre‑Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis; post‑Contact artifact analysis