Archaeological Field Technician

Planning Practice

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities, and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for upcoming Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological surveys in Tennessee, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. These are temporary field assignments.

This role requires onsite field work M-F. The successful candidates will be within a 5-hour drive to that location.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform a variety of field-related tasks including mapping, writing field notes, and taking photographs
• Excavate and screen soils
• Identify cultural features and artifacts
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist in archaeological reconnaissance surveys and shovel testing
• Assist in compass navigation
• Assist in the further delineation of archaeological sites identified during survey via intensive shovel testing and/or excavation of larger test units
• Assist in survey and/or site set-up (e.g., site clearing, grid establishment)
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology (Archaeology) or closely related discipline (e.g., geomorphology, history) preferred
• 0-2 years of related experience; applicants with archaeological field school and/or previous cultural resource management experience preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually as necessary as well as to write legibly
• Ability to take direction to the satisfaction of the Crew Chief or Field Supervisor
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and be willing to travel

Physical Demands:

The successful candidates must be able to walk and/or hike over various terrains, sometimes over great distances (average daily walking distances up to 2 miles), while carrying both personal and company equipment (e.g., shovels, screens). They must be able to lift heavy loads (e.g., soil-filled buckets) up to 50 lbs. The job requires repeated bending, lifting, screening, kneeling, and digging.

Work Environment:

A standard workday is 8-10 hours, it is typically outdoors, and sometimes under adverse weather conditions requiring appropriate clothing (e.g., work boots, rain gear, cold-weather gear). At minimum, Field Technicians are required to have the following personal field tools: backpack, compass, English/Metric tape measure, trowel (e.g., Marshalltown), line level, clip board, pencils, and work gloves.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation rate for this position is $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

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