On Call Early Career Archaeology Field Technician

Description

• Participating in and/or contributing to heritage/cultural resource investigations in support of our clients’ projects. These efforts require compliance with NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and other federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Participation in Class I-Class III assessments and avoidance recommendations

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to a remote project location for 10-day rotations and possibly camp
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous work experience in the western US
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft.
• Will travel to project sites Arizona and New Mexico. Per diem will be provided.
• Ability to survey in hot and dry high-desert conditions
• Previous Great Basin and/or Southwestern-specific fieldwork experience is a plus.
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field.
• Large scale terrestrial survey project experience is a plus.
• Must pass background check and successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Experience with NHPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant state laws.
• Ability to perform pedestrian survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and company equipment.
• 0-1 years of professional level experience researching, analyzing, developing and managing archaeological and historic preservation plans, staff and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of cultural resources and environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of North American archaeology.
• BA/BS degree (MS/MA preferred) in Archaeology, Anthropology, History or related field.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance