What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician I, II, and III (Phase I, II & III Fieldwork) position at AR Consultants, Inc.?
Benefits:
Position Summary:
A Field Technician is responsible for assisting with archaeological field investigations, generally Phase II and III field excavations, with occasional Phase I pedestrian surveys under the supervision of senior staff. Field Technicians collect data, recover artifacts, and record provenience information in accordance with professional archaeological standards and project-specific guidelines. This position is vital to ensuring accurate documentation of cultural resources for compliance and research purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Position Summary:
A Field Technician is responsible for assisting with archaeological field investigations, generally Phase II and III field excavations, with occasional Phase I pedestrian surveys under the supervision of senior staff. Field Technicians collect data, recover artifacts, and record provenience information in accordance with professional archaeological standards and project-specific guidelines. This position is vital to ensuring accurate documentation of cultural resources for compliance and research purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct archaeological fieldwork including test unit excavation and data recovery.
- Accurately document provenience, soil descriptions, stratigraphy, features, and artifact recovery following established protocols.
- Produce hand-drawn maps as needed.
- Process, bag, and label artifacts in the field according to project standards.
- Maintain organized field notes, forms, and digital data collection.
- Follow instructions from Crew Chiefs, Project Archaeologists, and Principal Investigators to ensure consistency and quality control.
- Assist in maintaining field equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Work effectively as part of a team in varied environmental and weather conditions.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and ethical standards during fieldwork.
- Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field preferred (relevant field experience may substitute for degree in some cases).
- Prior archaeological field experience (CRM projects, academic field schools, or research excavations) is preferred.
- Familiarity with archaeological field methods, artifact identification, and provenience recording.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.
- Physical ability to conduct fieldwork, including lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs., digging, and working in varied outdoor conditions.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel to project sites as required.
- Outdoor fieldwork in varying environments, weather conditions, and terrain.
- Travel to project areas is required.
- Hotel accommodations will be provided.
- Shared work vehicle will be provided.
- Generally, work is on either a 10-day-on/4-day-off or 5-day-on/2-day-off cycle.
- Per diem at GSA rates.
- Fulltime temporary with potential to transition to fulltime permanent.
- Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Overtime is available but not guaranteed.
Salary : $23 - $35