Archaeology Technician-Oklahoma & Surrounding Area

Stantec Inc

Oklahoma City, OK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apple iPad, Archaeological Excavation, Archaeology, Community Support, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Environmental Work, Excavation, GPS (Global Positioning System), Local Government, On Call, Photography, Safety/Work Safety, Site Initiation, State Government, Topography
LOCATION
Oklahoma City, OK
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description - External

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking an Archaeology Technician to provide as-needed support on a project basis, assisting with data collection & analysis for a variety of field programs. Our team provides Section 106/NEPA analysis, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private federal, state, and local government clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and the surrounding region.

 

This on-call position requires the ability to work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain, demonstrating awareness for workplace safety; and ability to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of field duties including, archaeological shovel test excavation, pedestrian survey, and monitoring
  • Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography
  • Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile
  • Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures
  • Identify cultural features
  • Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography
  • Serve as laboratory assistant

About the Company

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Stantec Inc