Archaeological Field Technician

PLANNING PRACTICE

Michael Baker's full-service Community & Transportation Planning Practice provides expertise, creativity, and dedication to a wide range of projects.

Our community-driven planning process shapes innovative and sustainable outcomes, while our well-established project management process delivers projects on time and within budget.

We leverage the latest technology involving geospatial planning tools, public involvement, visualization, and communication tools to truly engage the community and produce successful projects that have public support.

Our plans integrate policy, funding, and follow-through actions to support ongoing achievement of our clients' vision and goals.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire 30 additional Archaeological Field Technicians for upcoming Phase I - III archaeological investigations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, South, and Midwest.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:


* Perform a variety of field-related tasks including mapping, writing field notes, taking photographs, etc.


* Perform construction monitoring


* Excavate and screen soils


* Identify cultural features and artifacts


* Maintain equipment and supplies


* Assist in performing deep soil excavations in conjunction with geomorphological investigations


* 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 setup (e.g., site clearing, grid establishment)


* Assist in the transportation of artifacts from work site to lab


* Assist with washing, labeling, and cataloging of artifacts


* Must be willing to travel


* Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


* Must be able to walk and/or hike over very steep and rugged terrain, sometimes over great distances (average daily walking distance up to 2 miles), while carrying both personal and company equipment (e.g., shovels, screens).

Must be able to lift heavy loads (e.g., soil-filled buckets) up to 50 lbs.

Job requires repeated bending, lifting, screening, kneeling, and digging.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* B.A.

or B.S.

in Anthropology (Archaeology) or closely related discipline (e.g., geology, geomorphology, history) preferred.

Applicants with archaeological field school and/or previous cultural resource management experience preferred.

Clear demonstration of experience in performing the tasks detailed above is preferred.


* The successful candidate must be a licensed driver and willing to travel.


* Preference will also be given to individuals with health and safety certifications, as well as knowledge of soils, and digitally-based recordation platforms.


* Compass and orienteering skills strongly desired.

COMPENSATION

The compensati...