On-Call Field Archaeologist

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 71,635,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rooms paid

Flat-rate meal reimbursement

Transportation to site

Opportunities for full-time employment

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologist for our offices in Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Kansas City, MO; Ballwin, MO; and Jefferson City, MO. This role involves fieldwork across multiple sites, with potential for long-term assignments and possible full-time employment based on workload.

You will assist with Phase I/II testing, document findings, and identify artifacts while collaborating with a field team and maintaining safety and conduct standards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or related field.
• Archaeological field school experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time and work across multiple Missouri/Southeast locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist field projects during Phase I and II testing (pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test units).
• Document findings with detailed notes, soil descriptions, and field forms.
• Assist in artifact identification and documenting archaeological deposits.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a field team.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology/history preservation

Archaeological field school

Tools

Field safety practices

Job description

This Opportunity

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologist for our Louisville, Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky; Kansas City, Missouri; Ballwin, Missouri; and Jefferson City, Missouri offices. Be involved in projects with our Heritage and Cultural Resources Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting locations. This position is on-call, with potential for long term work and possible, full-time employment based on our current and upcoming workload.

Your Impact

• Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director
• Document findings through detailed note taking including Munsell soil descriptions and completing field forms
• Assist in prehistoric and historic artifact identification and document archaeological deposits
• Work 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
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or related field
• Archaeological field school
• 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
• Location in the southeast or Missouri and surrounding states is preferred. Opportunities to work in other states is possible
• This is an on-call, hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive based upon American CRM experience
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety & drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• This position requires 100% travel

Additional Information

• Single occupancy hotel rooms for duration of fieldwork and paid directly by WSP
• Flat-rate meal reimbursement, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
• Transportation from hotel to work site provided, unless otherwise noted for specific projects
• Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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