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True Environmental
Archaeology Field Technician
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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
$56,965 / year median in Texas
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Archaeology Field Technician Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at Sundance-inc.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. This is an on-call Temporary field technician position who will be directly responsible for fulfilling all duties and responsibilities associated with archaeological fieldwork throughout the Western United States. The pay for this role is $20-25/hr, based on experience. What you'll do Conducting archaeological pedestrian surveys Archaeological data collection (GPS, photographs, site forms, site sketch, artifact sketch) Subsurface testing or artifact identification Measuring and fully recording artifacts Preparing high-quality field notes Working as a team member, or independently, as the job may require Other duties as requested Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field At least 6 months of archaeological field experience or field school experience Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation Ability to work in diverse, often difficult terrain, that will involve hiking long distances to and from project areas (up to 5 to 10 miles per day) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team Excellent attention to detail and detailed note taking skills A valid driver's license Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps/aerial photography, and compass preferred. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Must understand and comply with company safety standards Access to a laptop or computer to complete timesheets, expense reports, and office tasks As a federal contractor that is subject to Executive Order 14042, Sundance requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against