Part-Time Archaeology Field Specialist (Remote)

Verdantas; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Technical Specialist, Archaeology for part-time flex work in Plymouth, MI. You will support and lead field investigations, coordinate crews, and document findings using ArcGIS and related tools.

Responsibilities include Phase I surveys, SHPO/agency reporting, and ensuring Section 106 compliance. Travel across Michigan and the Midwest will be required; remote work may be involved as projects dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline.
• Secretary of the Interior qualification in Archaeology preferred.
• Experience with cultural resource management and Phase I archaeological investigations.
• Experience leading or supporting archaeological field crews.
• Knowledge of Section 106 and applicable federal and state cultural resource requirements.
• Strong field documentation and technical writing skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or Field Maps.
• Ability to travel and perform fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field investigations, including pedestrian surveys and shovel test pits.
• Coordinate field crews, safety, documentation, and project logistics.
• Identify and document pre-contact and historic resources.
• Prepare field summaries, site forms, maps, and cultural resource documentation.
• Contribute to technical reports for SHPOs, agencies, and reviewers.
• Support Section 106 and other cultural resource compliance.
• Utilize ArcGIS, Field Maps, and related tools for data collection.
• Travel to project locations across Michigan and the Midwest.

Skills

Field documentation

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related discipline

Secretary of the Interior qualification in Archaeology

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Technical Specialist, Archaeology for part-time flex work in Plymouth, MI. You will support and lead field investigations, coordinate crews, and document findings using ArcGIS and related tools.

Responsibilities include Phase I surveys, SHPO/agency reporting, and ensuring Section 106 compliance. Travel across Michigan and the Midwest will be required; remote work may be involved as projects dictate.