Archaeological Technician

Title: Archaeological Technician
Location: Continental US
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Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has immediate openings for Part-Time, As Needed (on-call)
Archaeological Technicians to support upcoming archaeological surveys and excavation projects. Under direct supervision, an Archaeological Technician performs and supports archaeological surveys, assessments, monitoring, and data recovery projects using techniques appropriate to each task. The primary duty is to provide field support to cultural resource projects. This role requires basic knowledge of archaeological field survey, excavation, and laboratory techniques.

• Conduct archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation in support of fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III studies.
• Adhere to project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training.
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/Arc Collector/Survey 123, compass, and transit) to orient yourself and perform fieldwork.
• Photo-document artifacts, ecofacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeological sites, unique environmental features, and work in progress and record an accurate photo log.
• Record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
• Collect artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design and keep an accurate field specimen log.
• Complete project tasks and errands as directed by the Archaeologist, Senior Archaeologist, and/or other project leadership.
• Maintain and organize field equipment, supplies, vehicles, and work site.
• Procure field equipment and supplies.
• Travel for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school and/or six months of field experience.
• Valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 2-3 Professional references

• This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• SEARCH is an affirmative action employer and a drug-free workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre‑employment drug screen.
• We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know.

• To successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, the employee should have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including:
• Hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Communicate…