On-call Field Archaeologist

WSP•Houston, TX

9h•$22

About The Position

WSP has immediate openings for on-call Field Archaeologists for multiple surveys planned in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. This is an on-call, as needed, temporary hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience and anticipated to start at 22 dollars an hour. Candidates local to Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana are ideal due to work location and schedule, but all qualified applicants will be considered. WSP also has ongoing Phase I, II, and III work in other states with additional upcoming work. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/] WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or a closely related field;
Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience;
Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and be able to follow instructions.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with archaeological sites in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and the surrounding region;
Pre-Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis; post-Contact artifact analysis

Responsibilities

Assist with multiple Phase I Intensive Cultural Resources Surveys, with specific tasks including: Pedestrian survey ;
excavation and recording shovel tests;
recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials;
use archaeological field forms to record archaeological data, including type and number of artifacts, soil color (Munsell) and soil textures, and other relevant information;
Work effectively as part of a team;
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures;