Archaeology Technician
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently seeking an Archaeology Technician to provide as-needed support on a project basis, assisting with data collection & analysis for a variety of field programs. Our team provides Section 106/NEPA analysis, technical studies, and project permitting for a wide variety of private federal, state, and local government clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and the surrounding region.
This on-call position requires the ability to work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain, demonstrating awareness for workplace safety; and ability to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Utilize a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring
- Record and evaluate soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography
- Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile
- Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures
- Identify cultural features
- Clean and prepare site surfaces for mapping and photography
- Serve as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience with GPS is an 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 the 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 field school or supervised field experience
- Archaeological field experience in the Great Plains region is a plus
This position is primarily fieldwork, but some office work may occur. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, and rough terrain; as well as bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, and making visual and tactile distinctions using color, texture, moisture content, depth, and distance.
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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