On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologists (Arkansas Project)

WSP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Single-occupancy hotel rooms provided

Per diem and meals

Transportation to site from hotel

Opportunities for full-time employment

401(k) plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking 30 on-call, part-time Field Archaeologists for the Kansas City, MO office, with work located across the Midwest. The role supports a long-term Phase III data recovery project at four multi-component sites in northwest Arkansas, with a focus on Pre-Contact components and artifact features.

Fieldwork runs through mid to late 2027, with breaks due to weather and project backlog. Positions are hourly; local candidates near AR, MO, eastern OK, and eastern KS are ideal, and additional

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field.
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience.
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multiple Phase III data recovery projects (Phase I and II work as needed).
• Conduct archaeological test unit and shovel test excavation.
• Excavation of cultural features and recovery/identification of artifacts.
• Record archaeological data using field forms (artifact type/quantity, soil color, and textures).
• Work effectively as part of a team and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Archaeological field experience

Team collaboration

Physical endurance for fieldwork

Ethical decision-making

Education

Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for 30 On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologists based our of our Kansas City, MO, office and open to any location in the Midwest. This role is for a long-term Phase III archaeological data recovery project at four multi-component Pre-Contact archaeological sites in northwest Arkansas. The sites are located in close proximity to each other and contain components dating from the Late Archaic through the Late Pre-Contact periods. It is probable that the sites contain the remains of the early use of plants of the Eastern Agricultural Complex, and experience on Pre-Contact sites, and with the identification and excavation of Pre-Contact features, is particularly desirable.

Fieldwork is currently ongoing and will run through mid to late 2027. There will be breaks in field sessions due to weather and other factors. But due to a large backlog of additional projects, WSP can offer additional projects / employment on an on-call basis during breaks in the Phase III work, and potentially beyond the completion of the project.

This is an on-call, hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience.
Candidates local to Arkansas, Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and eastern Kansas 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, including Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Your Impact

• Assist with multiple Phase III data recovery projects (with additional work at Phase I and II levels), with specific tasks including:
  • archaeological test unit and shovel test excavation
  • excavation of cultural features
  • 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
• Strictly abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field
• Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Pre-Contact archaeological sites in Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, and the surrounding region
  Pre-Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis

Additional Information

• Single occupancy hotel rooms during the fieldwork sessions for the duration of the projects and paid directly by WSP
• Fieldwork sessions will be 10 days on / 4 days off, with the first and last day of each 10-day as a paid travel day
• Per diem and meal reimbursement per day
• Transportation on workdays from hotel to work site provided by WSP, and workday begins and ends in hotel parking lot
• Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement
• WSP benefits package includes modified holiday pay, paid time off accrual, and 401(k) plan
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
  

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