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 basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
- Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
- Maintain equipment.
- Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work outdoors in remote locations.
- Walk up to 10 miles per day over steep terrain for prolonged periods.
- Conduct fieldwork in various environments, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
- Carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Be willing to travel and work out of town as needed.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
- Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
- Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
- Able to use Global Positioning Systems
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.