On-Call Field Archaeologist: Data & Site Specialist

WSP Global Inc.; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 43 000 - 59 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

WSP USA is seeking On Call Field Archaeologists for multiple projects across the southwest, Midwest, and southeast to support late summer and fall fieldwork. Take part in collecting, identifying, and compiling artifacts, observational, and spatial data, with documentation that meets industry standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring data quality, performing basic field archaeology tasks, and maintaining safe, compliant work practices while traveling to project sites and collaborating with

Qualificações

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field.
• 3-5 years archaeological/anthropology experience.
• Experience with Phase I/Class III pedestrian survey and shovel testing.

Responsabilidades

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling artifacts, observational, spatial, and archaeological data from field sites for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
• Assist with performing basic professional archaeological work relating to cultural resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various preservation and environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Utilize the latest archaeological methods, procedures, technologies, and techniques in performing studies and analysis of sites and potential impacts to resources of cultural and scientific significance.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Conhecimentos

Archaeology fieldwork

Phase I surveys

Shovel testing

Travel readiness

Technical writing

Formação académica

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Archaeological field school experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WSP USA is seeking On Call Field Archaeologists for multiple projects across the southwest, Midwest, and southeast to support late summer and fall fieldwork. Take part in collecting, identifying, and compiling artifacts, observational, and spatial data, with documentation that meets industry standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring data quality, performing basic field archaeology tasks, and maintaining safe, compliant work practices while traveling to project sites and collaborating with