Description
WSP has immediate openings for On Call Field Archaeologist Technician for multiple surveys planned in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. This is an on-call, as needed, temporary hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with multiple Phase I Intensive Cultural Resources Surveys, with specific tasks including:
- Pedestrian survey
- Excavation and recording shovel tests
- Recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials
- Use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or a closely related field
- Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience
- 3+ years relevant work experience
- Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
Additional/Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with archaeological sites in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and the surrounding region
- Pre-Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis; post-Contact artifact analysis