Archaeology Field Technician; Hawaii

Job Title:

Archaeology Field Technician (Hawaii)
Overview

This role involves conducting intensive archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring of construction or other ground-disturbing activities. The position demands strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in diverse field conditions.

• Recognize surface and subsurface archaeological resources.
• Conduct field surveys in designated project areas to identify and record historical and prehistoric cultural resources.
• Conduct unit excavation, photography, and exploratory trenching, with meticulous attention to detailed record-keeping.
• Document and describe soil profiles.
• Utilize a professional-grade global positioning system (GPS) receiver to record the location of cultural resources.
• Prepare plan view and profile drawings according to mapping conventions.
• Complete all relevant digital and/or paper field forms accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with fieldwork, including laboratory analysis.
• Catalog materials, including bagging and tagging sorted items and completing data entry.
• Photograph artifacts in laboratory and field settings.
• Create copies of and annotate digital field photos as needed for report publication.

• Completion of an archaeology field school.
• Alternatively, at least two years of field and/or laboratory experience demonstrating thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archaeology.
• At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher with an emphasis in archaeology or a related field.

Please submit a letter of interest and résumé (including three references) to  Closing date:
Open until filled.

FLSA:
Full Time Regular

Employee Type:
Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to:

Project Director

Travel Required:

Yes

Location:

Honolulu Office

Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain a security clearance

Background Check:
Must pass a background check

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
Eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Federal Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Must be able to work in the United States