On-Call Archaeological Field Technician

ICF • Columbia, SC

2d • $45,785 - $77,835 • Onsite

About The Position

ICF seeks on-call field Archaeologists to assist with survey and excavation field work throughout the Southeastern United States. The technicians will assist senior archaeologists and historians. Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (we usually schedule work hours a few weeks ahead of time), and each on-call employee is free to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them in a given week. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline.
• 1-year relevant professional work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Comfortable in the field environment.
• Experience with archaeological survey and excavation, preferably in the Southeastern United States.
• Experience with GPS technologies.
• Computer skills should include the MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Excellent field skills, artifact analyses, and keeping of field notes and records.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates currently residing in the Southeast are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey and excavation field work.
• Assist senior archaeologists and historians.
• Conduct field work in remote locations.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in various environments, including high temperatures.
• Recognize the importance of consistent procedures and protocols.
• Perform archaeological survey and excavation.
• Utilize GPS technologies.
• Utilize MS Office Suite.
• Communicate effectively.
• Perform artifact analyses.
• Keep field notes and records.

Benefits

• Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $45,785.00 - $77,835.00

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level