Archaeology Field Technician – ( 250001MR )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Join Stantec’s Cultural Resources team in and around our Riverview, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee, FL offices to play an integral role in conducting archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur throughout the Southeast. These will be project-based positions and may require travel for several weeks at a time (until project completion). For these projects, travel, lodging and per diem will be provided.
Your Key Responsibilities
The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to performing archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation. Duties may also include cleaning and cataloging artifacts.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience in Phase II testing or Phase III data recovery projects preferred
Experience on Phase I survey projects
Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., emlid, digital data collection, etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative
Positive and energetic attitude
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related field, or combination of education and experience
Successful completion of an archeology field school
Full-time, professional experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture
Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying heavy loads, and digging
Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record and be able to operate motorized vehicles
Must be able to pass pre-employment and post-employment checks as needed, including background checks and drug tests
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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