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Summary: Actively seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for work based out of Southeast US. In an effort to develop a pool of available on call archaeological field personnel for fieldwork in the eastern United States.
Your Role:
The position of Archaeological Field Technician requires performing common tasks associated with archaeological investigations. These tasks include controlled excavation, data recordation, and plan view and profile drawing. The candidate will work closely with the Field Director to complete all field tasks as required by the specific contract. The candidate should posses some knowledge of material culture and subsistence strategies of prehistoric peoples in the eastern United States, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic States.
Essential duties include the following:
- Controlled shovel test pit and block excavation.
- Feature excavation.
- Accurate note taking.
- Artifact collection.
- Plan view and profile drawings.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology or closely related field. Candidates who have completed a field school are preferred. Non-degreed candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate 3 + years of experience as an Archaeological Field Technician. Non-degreed candidates with limited archaeological field experience may be considered at a junior/entry level position.
- Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Windows/Office software applications required.
- Individual must have ample organizational skills, ability to manage time-critical situations in order to fulfill deadline requirements, and strong ability to work in team situations.
- Ability to search for pertinent facts and data, analyze and evaluate information, and form accurate conclusions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical reports, guidance manuals, regulatory documents, field notes, and/or tables. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.
- Have the ability to work on and prioritize a variety of technical assignments and complete work satisfactorily and on schedule.
- Ability and willingness to travel on out-of-town assignments.
- A Pre-employment drug screen may be required in compliance with state regulations as required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
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At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical. Financial Benefits: 401K.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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