# On-Call Archaeology Field Technician

**Company**: WSP
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: contract
**Salary**: $23.66-$29.00
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is seeking an On-Call Archaeology Field Technician for exciting projects in the Mid Atlantic area.

The successful candidate will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the Mid Atlantic, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Charleston WV, Baltimore, DC, Richmond.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director

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

- Collect and log prehistoric and historic artifacts

- Work as part of a team

- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements:

- Undergraduate coursework in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or related field

- Archaeological field school – can be substituted by 3 months' professional experience or completion of an Archeological Technician Certification program

- 0-2 years of experience in performing cultural resources services in a field, office, or laboratory setting

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment

- Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills

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

- Ability to perform Phase I survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment

- Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

- B.A./B.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field

- 0-2 years of previous field work experience in the eastern US

- Willingness to travel to remote project sites with overnight stay

- Reliable transportation for travel to projects inside and outside of the DMV; project travel is reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

- Experience washing and labeling artifact collections

Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary: $23.66-$29.00

## Skills

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

### Nice to have
- B.A./B.S. degree in Anthropology
- previous field work experience in the eastern US
- willingness to travel
- reliable transportation
- experience washing and labeling artifact collections

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