Archaeological Field Technician

Colliers Engineering & Design • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking dynamic part-time, as needed Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with cultural resource field surveys out of our Arizona offices. Overnight travel may be required. Archaeological technicians will be under the supervision of a crew chief and/or field director but must be able to follow directions and perform duties independently as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or another related field.
• 1-2 years of experience specific to the Southwest; preferably in Arizona.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Ability/willingness to lift equipment or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability/willingness to walk long distances on rugged terrain.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural resource projects, including survey, site recordation, monitoring, testing, and data recovery.
• Collect relevant field data and prepare necessary documentation.
• Identify features and/or resources in the field.
• Utilize basic artifact knowledge to make general assessments of resources.
• Complete required field forms including but not limited to – daily reports, site cards, historical in-use structure forms.
• Collect geospatial data on ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Assist with testing and/or data recovery under the direct supervision of a field director and Principal Investigator.
• Employ basic knowledge of soil types and topographic features.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Working in various terrains and environments throughout the year.
• Performing physical tasks in the field which may include regular carrying of equipment (20-50 pounds).
• Occasional local and overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
• reimbursement for education
• free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level