Field Technician III

Description

Want to work on a fantastic late 18th to early 19th century historic site? Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc . has field technician positions available for a Phase III mitigation project in central Kentucky. The project will begin at the end of July and likely last through August 2024 .


For nearly four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA's retention of an experienced, highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success. For more in-depth information about CRA and the exciting projects and opportunities we have, please visit our website at Join our team, and grow with us!

Employment Type: Hourly, Part-Time

Benefits: 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.


Compensation:
Field technician hourly pay varies depending on qualifications and experience. The hourly range is between $19.25 - $21.25. Per Diem ($46 per day) is issued either daily or weekly, and single occupancy lodging is provided.


Job Description and Responsibilities:

• The Field Technician position is under the direction of Staff Archaeologists and Principal Investigators.
• Duties may range from assisting in activities associated with the excavation of test units and features, screening, backfilling excavated areas, and cleaning/packaging/labeling archaeological artifacts.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in anthropology and the completion of an archaeological field school is required.
• One year of experience as a field technician is preferred. Preference will be given to those with historic archaeological field experience.
• 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 moving wheel barrows of dirt 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 effective manner, must be able to follow directions and work independently as needed.

Have additional qualifications? Let us know where you excel!

Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:

CRA job application portal

If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson at View email address on click.appcast.io, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 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.