Archaeological technician job description
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Example archaeological technician requirements on a job description
Archaeological technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in archaeological technician job postings.
Sample archaeological technician requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
- Previous experience as archaeological technician.
- Extensive knowledge of archaeological methods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Sample required archaeological technician soft skills
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Capacity to work in remote, primitive surroundings.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Stantec archaeological technician job description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently hiring an Archaeology Technician for field projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Your Key Responsibilities
+ Utilizing a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
+ Recording and evaluating soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography.
+ Experience with GPS is an asset.
+ Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
+ Identifying historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
+ Identifying cultural features.
+ Cleaning and preparing site surfaces for mapping and photography.
+ Serving as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors.
**Qualifications**
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments.
+ Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
+ Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
+ Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset.
+ Valid driver's license required and good driving record.
+ Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check, along with drug and alcohol screening.
+ Extensive travel required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field
At least 1 season of a field school or supervised field experience.
Archaeological field experience in the Mid-Atlantic
_This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._
_This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Primary Location** : United States-Maryland-Laurel
**Job** : Archaeology Technician/Technologist
**Organization** : BC-2028 Environmental Services-US Maryland
**Employee Status** : Temporary
**Job Level** : Entry Level
**Travel** : Yes, 25 % of the Time
**Schedule** : Part-time
**Job Posting** : Sep 26, 2022, 8:09:48 AM
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently hiring an Archaeology Technician for field projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Your Key Responsibilities
+ Utilizing a variety of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, surface collection, and monitoring.
+ Recording and evaluating soils using color (Munsell), texture, and inclusions; Orienteering using a compass, USGS topographic maps, plan maps, GPS units, iPads, and aerial photography.
+ Experience with GPS is an asset.
+ Assist with setting up a site grid, datum, and excavations units; Mapping site plans and individual shovel tests, units, and features in plan and profile.
+ Identifying historic and prehistoric artifacts following standard collection procedures.
+ Identifying cultural features.
+ Cleaning and preparing site surfaces for mapping and photography.
+ Serving as laboratory assistant when work is available indoors.
**Qualifications**
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Knowledge of Phase I, II, and III archaeological excavations/assessments.
+ Ability and willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
+ Ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours through sometimes rugged terrain and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
+ Industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset.
+ Valid driver's license required and good driving record.
+ Prior to employment with Stantec this position will require the successful completion of a background check, along with drug and alcohol screening.
+ Extensive travel required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in archaeology/anthropology or closely related field
At least 1 season of a field school or supervised field experience.
Archaeological field experience in the Mid-Atlantic
_This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._
_This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Primary Location** : United States-Maryland-Laurel
**Job** : Archaeology Technician/Technologist
**Organization** : BC-2028 Environmental Services-US Maryland
**Employee Status** : Temporary
**Job Level** : Entry Level
**Travel** : Yes, 25 % of the Time
**Schedule** : Part-time
**Job Posting** : Sep 26, 2022, 8:09:48 AM
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024