Archaeological Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Archaeologist

Location: Knoxville, TN 37902

Duration: 06-12 Months with possible extension

Job Summary

This is an entry-level position for an Archaeologist. Developmental assignments are designed to familiarize the incumbent with applicable regulations, cultural resource requirements, and land-use actions. Progressively more difficult assignments will be provided to develop the competency required for advancement to Archaeologist, Senior.

The position determines whether an office review is adequate or whether field reconnaissance or survey is necessary. The Archaeologist makes recommendations for cultural resource clearance and assists with archaeological reconnaissance to identify archaeological resources that could potentially be impacted by proposed projects or activities.

The role involves the ability to stratify project or activity areas into sampling units, both horizontally across the ground surface and vertically through subsurface testing. The Archaeologist also assists with laboratory analysis and evaluation of archaeological specimens recovered during reconnaissance and uses the resulting data to prepare archaeological reports.

Laboratory analysis and evaluation involve the identification and classification of archaeological specimens, as well as making deductions regarding how the specimens were used. The position requires analytical and deductive skills to produce anthropological data, which is subsequently used in the preparation of archaeological reports.

Education and Experience / Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements / Other Requirements

A postgraduate degree in Anthropology, with a specialization in Prehistory, or an equivalent degree in Archaeology or a closely related field is required.

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Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit