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Your Opportunity
As an Archaeology Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our field programs by assisting with data collection and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including solar fields, residential developments, wetland restorations, major urban revitalization projects, pipelines, transmission lines, transportation projects, and excavation and investigations of cemeteries.
This hourly, on-call position will support the archaeological fieldwork needs of the Midwest and Plains regions. This position requires the ability to work outdoors in urban and remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often traversing rugged terrain. Stantec is committed to workplace safety and maintaining safe work practices. Extensive travel may be required.
Location
While based in the Wichita, Kansas City, or St, Louis metro areas, projects may be located across the states of Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states. Candidates living across the Midwest and Plains regions are encouraged to apply.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conduct archaeological fieldwork, archaeological monitoring, and support data collection for historic architectural surveys.
- Work under the supervision of a field director or crew lead.
- Occasional laboratory duties may be available on a project specific basis.
- Travel extensively to project sites. Paid travel time, standard GSA per diem, and single occupancy hotel provided for non-local projects.
- Prioritize safety in field and laboratory practices.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Conduct archaeological Phase I survey, Phase II testing, Phase III data recovery, archaeological monitoring, and support data collection for historic architectural surveys.
- Perform laboratory duties including artifact processing, classification, and curation, as well as artifact photography, database management, mapping, and report layout.
- Maintain the ability to travel to and from onsite jobs.
- Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field.
- Previous experience in a field school or CRM setting as an archaeologist, surveyor, or similar role.
Preferred:
- Technical expertise or specialty within Archaeology/Anthropology is advantageous.
- Familiarity with recording field data using ESRI's Field Maps is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of Upper Midwest archaeology and field methods is preferred.
- Compensation is based on experience and final amounts are determined at the offer phase, however, the anticipated range for this position is $20.00-$24.00 per hour.
When conducting non-local fieldwork, paid travel time, standard GSA per diem, and single occupancy hotel rooms are provided. Stantec fleet or rental cars are often provided.
Prior to employment, successful candidates will undergo a background check, and drug and alcohol screening may be required for certain projects.
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.
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