Archaeology Crew Chief

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with GPS, AGOL/Survey 123 and similar programs a plus.
• Experience with field recordation with tablets an added asset.
• Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments required. 
• Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
• Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset.
• Requires valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check; drug and alcohol screening may be required by certain clients on a project-specific basis.
• Extensive travel required.

Education and Experience

• An associate's degree or technical school diploma/certificate in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field.  Bachelors degree preferred.
• At least 1 season of a field school.
• At least 3 years supervisory field experience.
• Archaeological field experience in the Great Plains region a plus.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently utilize visual acuity and color/depth perception to operate equipment, examine objects and materials (soils, sediments, artifacts, ecofacts), measure/estimate distances, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions (summer heat + humidity, winter cold, etc.) and/or wide ranges of conditions in a short time (e.g., repeatedly moving from outside heat to air-conditioned vehicle interior and vice versa)
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (e.g., highway traffic, large earth-moving equipment)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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