Archaeological Technician
About The Position
Texas A&M’s Anthropology Department is looking for three Archaeological Technicians to conduct archaeological excavations at several prehistoric sites in northwest Florida. This is a temporary position, with a tentative start date in mid‑May and a projected project wrap‑up at the end of August. Duties for this role include conducting surveys and archaeological excavations, with some positions requiring underwater scuba work. The department is filling multiple positions for both archaeological divers and non‑divers and is seeking candidates with prior experience excavating submerged prehistoric archaeological sites in northwest Florida.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two years of related experience
- Prior experience excavating submerged prehistoric archaeological sites in northwest Florida
- Ability to climb in and out of small vessels
- Ability to lift themselves out of the water into these vessels
- Ability to work outside in variable weather conditions
- For diver positions: Open Water Diver certification or a higher-level diving certification
- For diver positions: DAN insurance
- For diver positions: Current CPR/First Aid certification
- For diver positions: Current diver physical
- For diver positions: Ability to scuba dive for an extended period of time (up to 4 hours per day)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
- Archaeological field school
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
- Conducting archaeological excavation; one site on scuba, the others are terrestrial
- Maintaining and monitoring surface supplied air system
- Maintaining and monitoring dredges
- Maintaining and monitoring water-screening systems
- Conducting archaeological surveys on scuba and on land
- Writing detailed field notes
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
