Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
WU
WSP USA
On-Call Archaeological Crew Chief
Career Insights for Archeologist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Kentucky data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Archeologist finds and analyzes artifacts, such as tools, the remains of buildings or ships, or human skeletons, to learn about past human cultures and civilizations. Supervises careful excavation of artifacts at field sites, records and analyzes evidence. May manage or protect archeological sites, or assess building sites prior to the start of construction
$64,286 / year median in Kentucky
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- This Opportunity
- WSP USA is a global leader in environmental consulting, recently made stronger with the acquisition of POWER Engineers. Our Cultural Resources Management Team are located across the United States, with over 50 cultural resources professionals housed in our offices in the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast United States. WSP has immediate openings for multiple
- On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs
- in our
- St. Louis, MO, and Louisville, KY
- offices.
- Your Impact
- + Assist in supervising fieldwork on Phase I, II, and III projects, with specific tasks including: + archaeological test unit and shovel test excavation + excavation of cultural features + recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials + use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, oil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information + Document findings through detailed note taking + Ability to assist/lead other field team members + Familiarity with GPS technology is preferred + Work effectively as part of a team + Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures + Strictly abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies •Who You Are•Required Qualifications•+ Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field + Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience + At least six (6) months supervisory field experience in North American CRM archaeology + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions •
Additional Information:
- + Single occupancy hotel rooms for the duration of the projects and paid directly by WSP + Flat-rate meal reimbursement, unless otherwise noted for specific projects + Transportation on workdays from hotel to work site provided by WSP, and workday begins and ends in hotel parking lot + Opportunities for full-time employment and advancement + WSP benefits package includes modified holiday pay, paid time off accrual, and 401(k) plan + Relocation assistance is not available for this position + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
- About WSP
- WSP USA is the U.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
- WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance