Cultural Resources Field Technicians / Archaeological Field Technicians
Location: Bismarck, ND.
Job type: On Demand Contract
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Cultural Resource Specialist / Archaeological Field Technician for contract opportunity in Bismark, ND.
** This is a field based position which requires walking for extended periods at a time - there is expenses paid for individuals not in the Bismark area **
Our client is in the search for Archaeological Field Technicians in the upper Midwest, including the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, and surrounding areas.
Cultural Resources Field Technicians / Archaeological Field Technicians
Responsibilities:
Basic responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
* Conducting archaeological pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, auger probes, screening, and describing soil deposits.
* Documenting archaeological and historic resources. Must be able to (or learn to) take accurate field notes, and draw accurate soil profiles and plan view sketch maps.
* In time, the position may require completing site forms, narrative site descriptions, and written contributions to reports.
* Using a digital camera to photo-document artifacts, features, and site locations and keeping an accurate photo log.
* Performing basic analysis of artifacts in the field.
* Consulting with field supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
Responsibilities: cultural resources pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, GPS use, field documentation, and potentially data analysis, GIS, and reporting tasks for qualified individuals.
Travel: Yes (100% field assignment).
Will this person be driving a company fleet vehicle: Possibly. Must have a valid DL and clean driving record.
Food per diem only: $60/day.
Hotels are paid for by the company.
Workweek: Variable on-call, 6 days a week/60 hours per week when on field assignment (but will be variable depending on assignment, weather, and other factors). The 6/60, the schedule will be variable, but a lot of the proposals are for ten 10-hour days for the field assignments. There will be times when no field work is available. Sometimes our crews will work over up to ten days straight.
Meals (food per diem) and lodging are paid on days off in the field.
Your team is based out of Bismarck, ND office but your work location will be variable based on each field assignment. We currently have projects across the state of ND, but other offices have projects that may need field technicians/archaeologists.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, History, Museum Studies, or related field and preferably have attended an archaeological field school. This information MUST be listed on the resume.
* This position requires 0-2 years' experience working on cultural resources surveys or projects. In some cases, field school, applied coursework or laboratory work in anthropology, archaeology or related fields may be substituted for professional experience with the right candidate.
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
* Knowledge of cultural resources survey and excavation techniques preferred, ability to process (wash, catalog and mark) recovered archaeological artifacts, and complete field and laboratory forms.
* Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and ability to follow specific instructions and safety procedures is required.
* Must be able to perform extensive manual labor, including excavation with shovels, screening fill, and walking long distances.
* Physically able to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing and lifting, occasionally carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
* Requires working in outdoor environments, prolonged walking and standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions, often in remote locations.
* Basic knowledge of GIS applications, Microsoft applications helpful.
* Flexibility to travel overnight, including out-of-state travel, for a minimum of 10 days at a time.
* Excellent work ethic and team-player attitude.
* Due to the nature of this position, ship is required
*Preferred Qualifications
* General familiarity with cultural resource management laws and practice, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
* Some cultural resource survey experience is preferred.
* Some experience with conducting laboratory and field artifact analysis of both prehistoric and historic material is preferred.
* Experience with data collection using a handheld GPS unit is preferred but not required.
Note: A Master s Degree in Anthropology or related field plus North Dakota experience is generally a required qualification for a Principal Investigator, but not a field technician. Principal Investigators in North Dakota must meet the Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology at Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
Location: Bismarck, ND.
Job type: On Demand Contract
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a Cultural Resource Specialist / Archaeological Field Technician for contract opportunity in Bismark, ND.
** This is a field based position which requires walking for extended periods at a time - there is expenses paid for individuals not in the Bismark area **
Our client is in the search for Archaeological Field Technicians in the upper Midwest, including the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, and surrounding areas.
Cultural Resources Field Technicians / Archaeological Field Technicians
Responsibilities:
Basic responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
* Conducting archaeological pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, auger probes, screening, and describing soil deposits.
* Documenting archaeological and historic resources. Must be able to (or learn to) take accurate field notes, and draw accurate soil profiles and plan view sketch maps.
* In time, the position may require completing site forms, narrative site descriptions, and written contributions to reports.
* Using a digital camera to photo-document artifacts, features, and site locations and keeping an accurate photo log.
* Performing basic analysis of artifacts in the field.
* Consulting with field supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
Responsibilities: cultural resources pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, GPS use, field documentation, and potentially data analysis, GIS, and reporting tasks for qualified individuals.
Travel: Yes (100% field assignment).
Will this person be driving a company fleet vehicle: Possibly. Must have a valid DL and clean driving record.
Food per diem only: $60/day.
Hotels are paid for by the company.
Workweek: Variable on-call, 6 days a week/60 hours per week when on field assignment (but will be variable depending on assignment, weather, and other factors). The 6/60, the schedule will be variable, but a lot of the proposals are for ten 10-hour days for the field assignments. There will be times when no field work is available. Sometimes our crews will work over up to ten days straight.
Meals (food per diem) and lodging are paid on days off in the field.
Your team is based out of Bismarck, ND office but your work location will be variable based on each field assignment. We currently have projects across the state of ND, but other offices have projects that may need field technicians/archaeologists.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, History, Museum Studies, or related field and preferably have attended an archaeological field school. This information MUST be listed on the resume.
* This position requires 0-2 years' experience working on cultural resources surveys or projects. In some cases, field school, applied coursework or laboratory work in anthropology, archaeology or related fields may be substituted for professional experience with the right candidate.
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
* Knowledge of cultural resources survey and excavation techniques preferred, ability to process (wash, catalog and mark) recovered archaeological artifacts, and complete field and laboratory forms.
* Strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and ability to follow specific instructions and safety procedures is required.
* Must be able to perform extensive manual labor, including excavation with shovels, screening fill, and walking long distances.
* Physically able to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing and lifting, occasionally carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
* Requires working in outdoor environments, prolonged walking and standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions, often in remote locations.
* Basic knowledge of GIS applications, Microsoft applications helpful.
* Flexibility to travel overnight, including out-of-state travel, for a minimum of 10 days at a time.
* Excellent work ethic and team-player attitude.
* Due to the nature of this position, ship is required
*Preferred Qualifications
* General familiarity with cultural resource management laws and practice, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
* Some cultural resource survey experience is preferred.
* Some experience with conducting laboratory and field artifact analysis of both prehistoric and historic material is preferred.
* Experience with data collection using a handheld GPS unit is preferred but not required.
Note: A Master s Degree in Anthropology or related field plus North Dakota experience is generally a required qualification for a Principal Investigator, but not a field technician. Principal Investigators in North Dakota must meet the Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology at Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.