Archaeological Field Technicians

Dewberry • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Dewberry seeks to hire Archaeological Field Technicians for an upcoming projects along the east coast of America , weather dependent. Additional work assignments may lead from this project contingent upon the quality of the archaeological services demonstrated throughout this assignment. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Minimum project requirements include successful completion of an archaeological field school
• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology or related field.
• Physical requirements include standing or kneeling for long periods of time, hiking in rugged terrain, and carrying up to 40 lbs of gear.
• This project requires prior experience with GPS units in the field and traversing topographically challenging terrain to conduct a surface archaeological survey.
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions and be able to work under supervision and as part of a team.
• Please include salary history/requirements when responding along with prior archaeological project experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of precontact archaeological material is preferred.
• Previous experience with all phases of excavation and artifact identification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Summarizing field results, including preparing shovel test profiles
• Preparing GIS analyses of field results to produce graphics for inclusion in reports
• Researching histories of project locations and writing summaries of the local history for inclusion in project reports
• Preparing field maps for future field work efforts in advance of archaeological surveys

What This Job Offers

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