On-Call Field Archaeologist: Site Data & Fieldwork

WSP in the U.S.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking On Call Field Archaeologists to support projects across the Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast, with assignments through late summer and fall. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting artifacts, ensuring data quality, and applying modern archaeological methods in field investigations.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology, up to two years of related experience, and willingness to travel to project sites.

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.
• Experience conducting Phase I/Class III pedestrian survey and shovel testing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prior experience with archaeological sites in Colorado and the surrounding region; post-Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis; pre-Contact artifact analysis.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independent work

Business writing & office tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology

Job description

WSP USA is seeking On Call Field Archaeologists to support projects across the Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast, with assignments through late summer and fall. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting artifacts, ensuring data quality, and applying modern archaeological methods in field investigations.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology, up to two years of related experience, and willingness to travel to project sites.