# On-Call Field Archaeologist

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Louisville, KY
**Job type**: part-time
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is seeking an On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologist for our Heritage and Cultural Resources Earth & Environment Team.

As an On-Call Field Archaeologist, you will assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing, primarily Phase I and II, by performing tasks such as:

- Pedestrian reconnaissance

- Shovel tests

- Test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director

- Documenting findings through detailed note taking, including Munsell soil descriptions and completing field forms

- Assisting in prehistoric and historic artifact identification and documenting archaeological deposits

- Working as part of a team

- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct

**Minimum Qualifications:**

- Undergraduate degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or a related field

- Archaeological field school

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and able to follow instructions

- Location in the southeast or Missouri and surrounding states is preferred

- This is an on-call, hourly position with industry-competitive rates based on American CRM experience

- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety & drug/alcohol and harassment policies

- This position requires 100% travel

**Benefits:**

- Single occupancy hotel rooms for the duration of fieldwork, paid directly by WSP

- Flat-rate meal reimbursement, unless otherwise noted for specific projects

- Transportation from hotel to work site provided, unless otherwise noted for specific projects

- Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement

## Skills

### Required
- anthropology
- archaeology
- historic preservation
- fieldwork
- Munsell soil descriptions

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