Field Archaeologist

SOI Field Archaeologist – South Carolina

We have an immediate opportunity for a SOI-Qualified Field Archaeologist to conduct field work and analytics in the Spartanburg, South Carolina area. This is a Monday-Friday, 10-hour workday position.

• Recording, mapping, and where designated, sampling of extant cultural features to characterize the nature, location, extent, and approximate age of cultural deposits and associated features
• Ability to identify subsurface archaeological features with thorough documentation, mapping, sampling of potential prehistorical and historic cultural remains and features
• Experience with isolated surface finds and how they should be properly recorded, and where appropriate sampled
• Ability to provide oversight and guidance on cultural feature avoidance during anticipated work activities for multiple specialized crews (e.g. vegetation crews and dig teams)
• Supporting periodic Government inspections conducted to ensure archaeological reconnaissance survey and monitoring are performed in accordance with the approved Final Cultural Resources Monitoring Plan (CRMP)
• Prepare Daily Archaeological Monitoring Reports on dates and GIS location when work is completed using company’s reporting system

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
• Required - SOI Qualified Field Archaeologist
• One or more years of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research
• Four months of supervised field and analytics experience in general North American archaeology
• 6-12 months experience in South Carolina or the southeastern United States
• Detail oriented and have the ability to carry research to completion
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and archaeological software and databases