Senior Archaeological Technician

Terracon; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing, and excavations in Colorado. You will help with documentation, artifact collection, and basic recording under supervision.

Requirements include a BA in Archaeology/Anthropology with field school experience, strong knowledge of soils and stratigraphy, and proficiency with MS Office and GPS. A valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• BA in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field with 2 years of related experience
• Field school completion or equivalent experience
• Advanced knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Proficient with using GPS/GIS tools
• Valid driver’s license may be required

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning; report safety concerns.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Assist with fieldwork such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and documentation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Fieldwork support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Archaeological field school

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide archaeological support which may include archaeological surveys, testing, or excavations, and corresponding documentation. Adhere to strict safety standards.

General Responsibilities

Provide archaeological support which may include archaeological surveys, testing, or excavations, and corresponding documentation. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Responsible for assisting with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
• Identify artifacts and stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Communicate more detailed information such as soil specifics to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• May help train lower-level technicians.
• Maintains equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field and 2 years’ related experience.
• Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• More advanced knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficient with using Global Positioning Systems.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.