# Part Time Archaeology Field Technician

**Company**: WSP USA Inc.
**Location**: Tempe, AZ
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: part-time
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP USA Inc. is seeking Part Time Archaeology Field Technicians in Tempe, Arizona for fieldwork on multiple archaeological field projects.

The successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to perform Class III archaeological survey work in the Western U.S. Projects may involve extended periods of fieldwork in remote areas.

**Responsibilities**

- Provide technical support using a basic understanding of anthropological and archaeological field techniques for locating, testing, recording, mapping, and evaluating archaeological sites.

- Support field surveys through pedestrian surveys and shovel test surveys.

- Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection software to conduct survey work.

- Work long hours in difficult or remote environments and in varying weather conditions.

- Collaborate effectively with groups composed of diverse personalities.

- Maintain a positive attitude, accept direction, and work independently when needed.

- Plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Five (5) year minimum of archaeological field experience

- Previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school

- Knowledge and understanding of equipment, technology, and paperwork used in the recording and documenting of archeological sites and artifacts.

- Ability to learn about local cultural history and material culture in project areas.

- Ability to work independently, and to fully plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.

- Knowledge of health and safety standards

- Valid driver's license

- Ability to work long hours in harsh environments and in varying weather conditions.

- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team members

- Ability to pass a drug test and maintain a drug-free work environment

- Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline

- Experience in utility transmission, pipeline, and petrochemical exploration projects is highly preferred.

- Experience with both block and linear surveys is highly preferred

- CPR/First Aid certifications and experience

- Archaeological monitoring experience

## Skills

### Required
- anthropological field techniques
- archaeological field techniques
- ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection software
- pedestrian surveys
- shovel test surveys

### Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology
- Anthropology
- utility transmission
- pipeline
- petrochemical exploration projects
- block and linear surveys
- CPR/First Aid certifications
- archaeological monitoring experience

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