On-Call Field Archaeologist: Survey & Excavation Tech

Stantec; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking part-time on-call Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects nationwide, with opportunities near the Hampton, Virginia office. Successful candidates should reside within commuting distance of the Hampton, VA location.

The role requires a BA in Archaeology or Anthropology, field school or equivalent experience, and occasional travel. Responsibilities include site survey, recordation, and handling archaeology forms and artifacts.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or a minimum of one year of professional archaeological experience.
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic archaeology preferred.
• Experience in Archaeological Survey.
• Experience with completing archaeological forms and paperwork.
• Experience identifying soil horizons, cultural features, and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Survey transects up to fifteen miles in length on a daily basis.
• Recordation and delineation of archaeological sites.
• Completion of archaeological site forms, site sketches, profiles, logs, and other paperwork.
• Excavation of shovel test pits, test units, trenches, or other excavation as needed.
• Identification and description of soil profiles, horizons, artifacts, and cultural features.
• Artifact organization, processing, and inventory.

Skills

Excellent written, oral, and computer

Professional discretion and judgment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Travel readiness (including intl.)

Driver’s license with clean record

Drug screen required

Education

BA degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Field school completion or 1 year professional experience

Job description

Stantec is seeking part-time on-call Archaeological Field Technicians to support projects nationwide, with opportunities near the Hampton, Virginia office. Successful candidates should reside within commuting distance of the Hampton, VA location.

The role requires a BA in Archaeology or Anthropology, field school or equivalent experience, and occasional travel. Responsibilities include site survey, recordation, and handling archaeology forms and artifacts.