Archaeological Field Technicians/TerraXplorations Temporary

TerraXplorations, Inc. is seeking contract-based Field Technicians (multiple positions) for projects in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. The hourly wage for this position ranges between $18.68 to $22.25 an hour. The rate is dependent on the project. While this call is for contract-based employment, there is potential for full-time employment that would include health and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the supervision of a Field Director, Crew Chief, Principal Investigator, and/or Project Manager.
• Performs tasks associated with Phase I survey, including shovel testing, excavation, photography, and documentation.  
• Basic knowledge of the requisite skills for each phase of archaeological investigations, including orienteering for the survey, hand excavation/shovel excavation techniques, documentation of field survey forms/survey areas, sample collection strategies, cursory artifact analysis, and subsurface and surface feature identification.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform strenuous work in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Drive (docs, sheets), Calendar, and Email.
• Proficiency with a compass and possess general navigation skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
• One or more years of professional experience in Cultural Resource Management and/or completion of an archaeological field school.
• Ability to identify historic and pre-contact artifacts from the Southeastern United States.
• Experience performing Phase I, II, and III projects.

To apply, send a CV/resume along with a list of three professional references to [email protected], and please put “Field Tech Application” in the subject line.

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