What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Archaeological Technician position at Terracon?
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Terracon is looking for Archaeological Technicians to augment our teams on ongoing and future archaeological projects. This is position is part-time, “as needed”. Qualified candidates will join our teams in supporting projects throughout the Southeast but may support additional work on projects across the country.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
General Responsibilities:
Terracon is looking for Archaeological Technicians to augment our teams on ongoing and future archaeological projects. This is position is part-time, “as needed”. Qualified candidates will join our teams in supporting projects throughout the Southeast but may support additional work on projects across the country.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
- Excavation of standard archaeological shovel tests and test units.
- Capable of excavating shovel tests and/or test units in accordance with state standards.
- Identify cultural material and cultural features during excavation or survey.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality field notes/field forms, artifact bag labels, photographs, and site documentation.
- Capable or navigating using a compass and a handheld GPS unit.
- Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
- Perform quality control on field documents daily.
- At least six months professional archaeological experience in the eastern United States.
- Phase I, II, and/or III level experience.
- Experience working in Cultural Resource Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Ability to travel for extended periods of time.
- Familiarity or knowledge of handheld GPS systems.
- Ability to adequately document field work on standard field forms.
- Flexibility to work various schedules depending on client needs.
- Ability to work and communicate with others in various environmental settings.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using both written and verbal skills.
- Ability to multi-task within flexible/fluid schedules and project needs.
- Ability to perform manual labor or physically demanding tasks such as lifting and walking on uneven surfaces carrying at least 35 lbs. of equipment, and ability to work in extreme (hot/cold) weather conditions.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Possession of a U.S. driver’s license, with an acceptable violation history.
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.