Archaeological Field Technician

Stantec Inc. • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity Stantec's Cultural Resources team has an opportunity for on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur primarily in New York and Pennsylvania. #StayInquisitive The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation. Duties may also include cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.

Requirements

• Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience
• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging
• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an archaeology field school, preferred
• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation, preferred

Responsibilities

• perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey
• shovel test survey
• excavation
• cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees