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Archaeological Technician
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A Museum Curator builds and maintains collections at art museums and other museums. Uses in-depth knowledge of art or other artifacts to plan displays and exhibits, advise on museum acquisitions, identify and appraise works. A Museum Director manages overall museum operations.
$55,444 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
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Archaeological Technician at Pape-Dawson Engineers Archaeological Technician at Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, Texas Posted in 15 days ago.
Job Description:
Job Description:
Overview:
The Archaeological Technician is responsible for conducting field and laboratory tasks in support of archaeological investigations and regulatory compliance. Working under the supervision of a Project Archaeologist, this role assists in survey, excavation, documentation, and artifact processing activities while helping ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.Responsibilities:
- Conduct archaeological field surveys, including shovel testing and site documentation, following established procedures and protocols.
- Collect and record GPS data for field observations and site locations.
- Clean, label, catalog, and curate artifacts in accordance with lab standards and guidelines.
- Assist with the maintenance, inventory, and organization of field and lab equipment.
- Support preparation of documentation, reports, and deliverables for cultural resource management compliance.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in all project tasks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
- Minimum of 3-6 months of archaeological field and/or lab experience preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors in diverse terrain and weather conditions on a regular basis.
- Physical ability to walk, bend, kneel, dig with hand tools, and stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40-50 pounds, including field equipment, soil samples, or artifact containers.
- Willingness and ability to travel for field assignments as needed.