Field Archaeologist

Job Description As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. WSP's Cultural Resources Management Team WSP's Cultural Resources Management Team is located across the United States, with over 30 cultural resources professionals housed in our offices in Louisville, Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky; Kansas City, Missouri; Ballwin, Missouri; and Jefferson City, Missouri. Opportunity WSP has immediate openings for On-Call Field Archaeologists with a long‑term Phase III archaeological data recovery project at five multi‑component Pre‑Contact archaeological sites. The sites are in close proximity to each other and contain components dating from the Late Archaic through the Late Pre‑Contact periods. They are likely to contain remains of early plant use in the Eastern Agricultural Complex, and prior experience on Pre‑Contact sites—particularly with identification and excavation of Pre‑Contact features—is particularly desirable. This is an on‑call, hourly position. Hourly rates are industry competitive, depending on North American CRM experience and regional archaeological experience. Candidates local to Arkansas, Missouri, eastern Oklahoma, and eastern Kansas are ideal due to work location and schedule, but all qualified applicants will be considered. WSP also has ongoing Phase I, II, and III work in other states with additional upcoming work. Your Impact Assist with multiple Phase III data recovery projects (and additional work at Phase I and II levels) with specific tasks including: Archaeological test unit and shovel test excavation Excavation of cultural features Recovery and identification of archaeological artifacts and other materials Use archaeological field forms to record data, including type and number of artifacts, soil color (Munsell), soil textures, and other relevant information Work effectively as part of a team Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures Strictly abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in anthropology / archaeology or a closely related field Archaeological field school or similar archaeological field experience Self‑motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather conditions, and able to follow instructions Additional / Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with Pre‑Contact archaeological sites in Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, and the surrounding region Pre‑Contact lithic artifact identification and analysis Benefits Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. Work Authorization The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr