Archaeological Field Technicians
Archaeological Field Technicians
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USD 22 - 28
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Job Description
position summary
Merjent Inc. (Merjent) is seeking archaeological field technicians to provide technical support to professional archaeologists. Archaeological technicians will utilize a basic understanding of anthropological and archaeological field techniques in connection with locating testing and evaluating cultural resource sites conducting prefield office research field surveys and site testing using a variety of reference materials.
Archaeological field technicians will be hired into 1 of 3 levels 1 2 or 3 based on the experience and qualifications of successful candidates. If hired as a level 1 or 2 there are opportunities to advance to higher levels.
These are seasonal positions that are expected to begin in April 2025 and end in October 2025. Employment may continue beyond October if there is continuing work available. The pay rate for these positions starts at $22.50 to $28.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience. These are nonexempt positions and will receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
why Merjent
The Merjent difference is real its based on a commitment to our values which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building longterm trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.
responsibilities
- Conduct archaeological monitoring surveying testing and excavation in support of Phase I II and III studies in accordance with a research design to identify record and evaluate historic and prehistoric cultural resources.
- Contribute to and/or complete Resource/Site Forms in compliance with state/agency guidelines.
- Collect and inventory artifacts ecofacts and samples in accordance with the research design and keep an accurate field specimen log.
- Conduct photodocumentation of artifacts features excavation units land use landscapes historic structures archaeological sites specialized equipment or technique usage and workinprogress.
- Adhere to project health and safety plans and participates in office and field trainings and meetings.
- Archaeological Field Technician 1 02 years of experience):
- Perform unskilled and semiskilled tasks on archaeological survey projects and at archaeological field sites.
- Assist Field Lead in activities associated with the excavation of project areas and found features.
- Complete walkover survey shovel testing and excavation of the project area to identify archaeological materials such as historic and prehistoric remains.
- Assist in preparation of sketch maps and field forms as well as field photography.
- Archaeological Field Technician 2 13 years of experience):
- Perform skilled tasks conduct hand excavations complete plan and profile maps of excavated units complete standard feature and level forms and screen soils to recover artifacts.
- Perform flotation of soil samples walkover and shovel testing.
- Catalog package and label archaeological artifacts.
- Maintain field equipment and supplies.
- Conduct inventories of cultural resources in areas of proposed projects.
- Research reference material such as state and national register files and historic documents.
- Archaeological Field Technician 3 25 years of experience):
- See Archaeological Field Technician 2.
- Interview source individuals concerning project areas.
- Perform ontheground area searches for surface and subsurface evidence of historic and prehistoric archeological remains.
- Identify and record historic and prehistoric cultural resource sites.
- Prepare Archeological Reconnaissance Reports (AARFs) and maps.
- Maintain the Archeological Reconnaissance schedule by estimating and reporting expected time of completion of each project.
- Advise other employees on methods of cultural resource inventory.
qualifications and experience
- Bachelors degree in cultural resource management archaeology or anthropology.
- Masters degree preferred depending on experience.
- Completion of an Archaeological Field School.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing workloads.
- Ability to conduct field work for 10 hours per day sometimes in adverse conditions (outdoor weather conditions steep terrain etc..
- Ability to work weekends across multiple weeks in or out of state and regularly work more than 40 hours per week.
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen.
EVerify
Merjent Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) EVerify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to .
Merjent Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected factors. Disabilityrelated accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
