(Pool) Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:
Pooled Recruitment: By applying to this pool, applicants are not applying for a specific position. By applying, qualified applicants will be considered for Field Technician/Research Assistant appointments that may become available at the Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology on an as-needed, part-time, and limited-duration basis. The appointment varies in classification, salary, and length.
Applications will be kept on file and qualified applicants contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Applicants may withdraw their application from the pool at any time. This pool may be refreshed annually and interested applicants must reapply for continued consideration.
For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional
Division/Department: School of Social Sciences/SOULA
Compensation Range (if applicable): $15.00- $24.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: Temporary/Limited Duration
Time Type: Part-time
Benefits Eligible: No
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Varies based on role.
Remote Work Type: On-campus/Other - Field
Visa Sponsorship: This employer will not sponsor applicants for visas.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology works on several different archaeological projects under contract with various private, Tribal, state, and Federal agencies. This work is supervised by the SOULA director and is executed in the field in the lab by SOU students (paid as student or work-study labor), and by professional staff/individuals typically with a BA/BS in anthropology or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Individuals in these temporary staff positions are responsible for field survey and excavation, lab cataloging, basic analysis and data entry, GIS/GPS data processing, cartographic and graphic production, report writing and editing, and supportive supervision of student workers.
This kind of position is 'industry standard' in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), in both the private and University sector, and is explicitly understood to be temporary and ad hoc, even while employment extends over long periods of time. It has already become our practice to 'share' qualified field and lab people with other CRM firms based on the availability and necessity of work. This is part of the standard career trajectory; those with undergraduate degrees work as temporary employees in a variety of settings and gain research and life experience that eventually helps them gain entry to graduate school, a full time position with a CRM entity, or whatever other role they eventually take on. The CRM firms, conversely, have access to a pool of qualified and enthusiastic workers to execute projects.
Assignments typically make up the following classifications:

• Field Technician 1: This entry-level position is for recently graduated students or individuals with little to no experience in the field. Under this position, the applicants will serve as general crew, and assist in the field and/or lab under the supervision of SOULA staff. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field. Must have transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Field Technician 2/Research Assistant Level 1: This position will be used for crew with some experience, who are able to support the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with minimal supervision. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or related field with an archaeological field school or documented equivalent and some experience in the field. Must have transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Research Assistant Level 2: This position is for staff who can serve as a crew chief and take the lead on small projects. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience and an archaeological field school. This position includes the supervision of crew members in the field and in the lab, as well as the ability to prepare written documentation of the work completed. Must have transportation and a valid driver's license
• Research Assistant Level 3: This position is for staff that will serve in supervisory roles such as crew chief or principal investigator, and /or those who bring specialized skillsets needed for a project. This position will require a minimum of a Master's Degree and the ability to meet the Oregon professional archaeologist and SOI standards. Duties could include those outlined under the Research Assistant Level 1 position, as well as running small projects, writing reports, and taking the lead on research. Must have transportation and a valid driver's license. This category could also be used for those who can conduct specialized research, serve as a project consultant, or have needed expertise. In this case, the archaeological and driving requirements may be waived as long as the applicant can demonstrate their experience and expertise in their given field.
• Research Assistant Level 4: This position is for staff who meet the above-listed criteria, but also have a specialized skillset, extensive experience, and expertise that will add value to SOULA research and assist with timely project completion. This could include the ability to oversee or run larger projects, take the lead on client consultation, project management, technical reports or client deliverables, or other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Most positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field and an archaeological field school. Dependent on job functions a Bachelor's degree may not be required.
Preferred Requirements
Experience with archaeological survey and excavation, lab work, GIS/GPS/computer graphics, spreadsheets and word processing, and detail-oriented.
Essential Functions
Duties - The following examples of typical work activities are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:
(100%) Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with supervision. Duties will vary based on job level.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization.
• Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.

Physical Demand

• Must be physically fit and able to perform archaeological research that involves walking, bending, lifting, and other kinds of manual labor standards to the discipline in the field and in the laboratory.
• May be required to work under strenuous circumstances, i.e. fieldwork in the hot of the southwest Oregon summer or in the cold and rain of the winter. Individuals are responsible for personal clothing and effects in these circumstances.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position classification is defined as non-exempt and is subject to overtime regulations.
• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

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