Archeological Field Tech (On-Call)

ICFAustin, TX
Onsite

About The Position

ICF is seeking On-Call (Temporary) Archaeologists to assist senior archaeologists primarily in fieldwork. Tasks include survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring. Other duties may include laboratory analysis, background research, report preparation assistance, and other assigned tasks. This position requires excellent field skills, the ability to identify precontact and historic-period artifacts, and taking detailed field notes. Travel for up to 10 days may be involved, and work will occur outdoors under all weather conditions. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available, 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or related field
  • 1+ years of field experience in archaeological monitoring and survey
  • Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • Ability to conduct field visits
  • Background in precontact or historic-period archaeology is required

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with ICF senior staff and construction personnel
  • Knowledge and familiarity with computers and smart devices is critical
  • Active 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  • Experience working with and communicating with construction crews

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior archaeologists primarily in fieldwork
  • Conduct survey, testing, evaluation, data recovery, and construction monitoring
  • Perform laboratory analysis
  • Conduct background research
  • Assist with report preparation
  • Take detailed field notes
  • Identify precontact and historic-period artifacts

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Professional development
  • Learning and development program
  • Employee discount programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Family medical leave
  • Maternity leave
  • Paternity leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility benefits
  • Childcare assistance
  • Legal assistance
  • Wellness programs
  • Mental health days
  • On-site amenities
  • Pet insurance
  • Pet friendly
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