Archaeological Field Technician 03727 NWRC
Archaeological Field Technician 03727 NWRC
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Location: Knoxville Tennessee
Title: Archaeological Field Technician
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes 5075
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Incorporated in 2011 North Wind Resource Consultings core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources Section 404 for wetlands and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Archaeological Field Technician position is an entrylevel position that will be providing infield analysis and scientific studies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Field Director/Crew Chief in writing detailed daily field notes taking photographs of artifacts and discoveries and mapping discovery locations as necessary.
- Walk across challenging terrain and in inclement conditions (e.g. hot and cold temperatures; windy snowy or rainy conditions).
- Operate GPS for navigation and mapping.
- Recognize and documenting precontact and historic period artifacts features and other cultural materials.
- Excavate Shovel Test Pits
- Document archaeological Sites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Anthropology or a closely related field and completion of an accredited field school.
- 01 years demonstrated experience in Phase I archaeology.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience in shovel testing and performing pedestrian surveys under a variety of field conditions with experience recording prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites of varying complexity.
- Ability to recognize and document precontact and historic period artifacts features and other cultural materials.
- Candidates must have the ability to write detailed daily field notes take photographs of artifacts and discoveries and to map discovery locations as necessary.
- Ability to work independently and operate GPS for navigation and mapping.
- Ability to sketch artifacts to scale desired.
Special Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work long hours and irregular schedules (e.g. weekends).
- Must be able to pass a preemployment drug test and background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 13 years relevant experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Position will require extensive physical exertion such as walking up to 10 hours a day at speeds of at least 3 mph over steep uneven heavily wooded challenging terrain.
- Ability to dig 2530 shovel tests daily on average.
- Candidate must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
- Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
- Candidate must be able to work in a variety of conditions such as hot or cold temperatures rainy snowy or windy conditions.
- Individual must be able to conduct these tasks while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Outdoors in varying and often inclement conditions (e.g. heat and cold; rain; etc..
- Potential contact with poisonous plants insects and animals.
- Work will be performed in remote locations.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and worklife balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a casebycase basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
