Archaeological Field Technician

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

03 OFallon - OFallon, IL

Position Type

Contractor

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Description

SCI Engineering is a multi-discipline firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources and Construction Material Testing services.

Technicians help the professional and technical staff teams to function smoothly. They work closely with all firm members. This position requires professionalism and a willingness to work not only to meet expected deadlines but also as needed for excellence in service. The technician provides support of a highly complex and responsible nature, interfacing regularly, comfortably and confidently with various levels both inside and outside the firm. The position requires considerable discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in non-routine matters.

Essential Functions

The Archaeological Field Technician will perform the following tasks on a regular basis with supervision.

Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys Pedestrian

Phase I Cultural Resource Surveys Shovel Test

Phase II NRHP Eligibility Testing

Phase III Data Recovery

Laboratory Material Processing, Cataloguing, and Analysis

Qualifications

Minimum of a BA or BS in Anthropology or a related field.

Past archaeological field experience or completion of an accredited field school.

Must have reliable transportation and enjoy working outside. Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Requires a basic logical understanding of computers, general hardware and software.

Requires logical approach to problem solving.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

SCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.