Field Technician III

Description Archaeological Field Technicians for Upcoming Fall Projects in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Employment Type: Temporary, Hourly Compensation: $ 19.25-21.25 hourly rate; $60-80 per diem (varies by project location)

DESCRIPTION

The Virginia office of Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. has openings for field technician positions on upcoming Phase I and II projects in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Fieldwork is anticipated to begin in early October and extend through late November. Hourly rate is $19.25-21.25, commensurate with experience. Prevailing wage will be applied for federal projects. Per diem is $60-80 based on project location. There are two different weekly field schedule options available: 5-day sessions with 2-day weekends, or 10-day sessions with 4-day weekends. Please include your availability for these options in your cover letter when applying. Single occupancy lodging will be provided during work weeks and over weekends between work weeks. Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in anthropology is required.
• Prior regional experience on similar field projects is preferred, or attendance in a field school is acceptable.
• One year of experience as a field technician is preferred.
• Must be able to work in variable field and weather conditions, be physically fit, and able to navigate efficiently in remote areas.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, lift heavy objects, work while standing, and do general manual labor such as digging, sifting, and hiking from one location to another.
• Must possess problem solving skills to identify problems, develop, evaluate options, and implement solutions, must be resourceful and able to complete tasks in the most efficient manner, must be able to follow directions and work independently as needed.
• Candidates need to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Field Technician position works under the direction of Staff Archaeologists and Principal Investigators
• Duties range from pedestrian survey to the excavation, recording, and backfilling of shovel test probes and test units.

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is a member firm of the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA). ACRA, through a partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), is pleased to offer its members a new ACRA Healthcare Program. Part-time and temporary employees, such as field technicians, who work for ACRA member firms are eligible to enroll. Once you are enrolled in health care through this program, you continue coverage even if you change jobs.Your coverage only discontinues if you terminate it. More information on plans, pricing and how to enroll in the plan(s) will be included with New Hire documents. Please indicate when you will be available, and submit résumé and three references to the following link: CRA job application portal. If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson via email at View email address on click.appcast.io , or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Cultural Resource Analysts