Temporary Field Archeology Technician — Travel

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking Archeological Field Technicians for immediate temporary, project-based, full-time employment in Gainesville, VA. You will participate in archeological surveys and excavations, assist with laboratory work, and help prepare field notes and site maps.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field with field experience; willingness to travel with lodging provided on longer projects; and physical ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or a closely related field and successful completion of an archeological field school or at least three months of field experience
• Willingness to travel; per diem and lodging provided on projects more than approximately 90 miles from the office
• Physical ability to conduct archeological surveys in diverse settings including urban and rural areas
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Participating in archeological survey, excavations and laboratory work under the direction of staff archeologists
• Artifact identification and processing
• Preparing accurate field notes and documentation
• Interpretation of soil strata, preparation of field maps depicting excavations, site/feature boundaries, historic structures, and notable features within the project area

Skills

Archaeology field work

Physical endurance

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or closely related field

Job description

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking Archeological Field Technicians for immediate temporary, project-based, full-time employment in Gainesville, VA. You will participate in archeological surveys and excavations, assist with laboratory work, and help prepare field notes and site maps.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or related field with field experience; willingness to travel with lodging provided on longer projects; and physical ability to