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On-Call Field Archaeologist (OH Project)

WSP Louisville, KY On-site contract

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Description

WSP has immediate openings for up to 80 on-call Field Archaeologists with our Louisville, KY, office for a long-term Phase I archaeological survey project located in Pike, Ross, and Pickaway counties, southeastern Ohio.

The work schedule will be 6-1 (six days on, one day off) with 9-hour days (including daily travel between the hotel / meeting point and the job site).

This is an on-call, hourly position. Hourly rates for this project are industry competitive with time-and-a-half overtime after 40 hours.

Candidates local to Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and West Virginia are ideal due to work location and schedule, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with Phase I fieldwork, with specific tasks including:
  • Archaeological shovel test excavation
  • Recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials
  • Use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, soil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information
  • Document findings through detailed note taking
  • Work effectively as part of a team
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
  • Strictly abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field
  • Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience
  • At least six (6) months field experience in North American CRM archaeology
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions

Additional Information

  • Per diem for the project is inclusive of lodging and meals; crew is responsible for acquiring their own lodging
  • Transportation on workdays from hotel to work site provided by WSP, and workday begins and ends in hotel parking lot
  • A drug test is required for this project and will be provided by WSP
  • OSHA 10 Construction training is required for this project and will be provided by WSP if needed
  • Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement
  • WSP benefits package includes modified holiday pay, paid time off accrual, and 401(k) plan
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Skills

Required

  • anthropology
  • archaeology
  • CRM archaeology
  • OSHA 10 Construction

Nice to have

  • archaeological field school
  • North American CRM archaeology

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