Project-Based Field Archaeology Technician

Pape-Dawson; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Duluth, GA is seeking an Archaeological Technician to support field surveys, excavation, documentation, and artifact processing under the supervision of a Project Archaeologist.

This temporary, on-call role requires a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, university field school completion, 3–6 months field/lab experience, ability to work outdoors, lift 40–50 pounds, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• Minimum of 3–6 months of archaeological field and/or lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological field surveys, including shovel testing and site documentation, following established procedures and protocols.
• Collect and record GPS data for field observations and site locations.
• Clean, label, catalog, and curate artifacts in accordance with lab standards and guidelines.
• Assist with the maintenance, inventory, and organization of field and lab equipment.
• Support preparation of documentation, reports, and deliverables for cultural resource management compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in all project tasks.

Skills

Field surveying

GPS data collection

Artifact handling

Lab processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

University field school completion

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Duluth, GA is seeking an Archaeological Technician to support field surveys, excavation, documentation, and artifact processing under the supervision of a Project Archaeologist.

This temporary, on-call role requires a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, university field school completion, 3–6 months field/lab experience, ability to work outdoors, lift 40–50 pounds, and travel as needed.