Job Description

Archaeology Field Technician- Oregon

Oregon / Eugene, Oregon / Portland, Oregon

Sundance Consultants Sundance Consultants

Full-time / Remote

The pay for this role is $20-25/hr, based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Conducting archaeological pedestrian surveys
• Archaeological data collection (GPS, photographs, site forms, site sketch, artifact sketch)
• Subsurface testing or artifact identification
• Measuring and fully recording artifacts
• Preparing high-quality field notes
• Working as a team member, or independently, as the job may require
• Other duties as requested

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
• At least 6 months of archaeological field experience or field school experience
• Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation
• Ability to work in diverse, often difficult terrain, that will involve hiking long distances to and from project areas (up to 5 to 10 miles per day)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team
• Excellent attention to detail and detailed note taking skills
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps/aerial photography, and compass preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must understand and comply with company safety standards
• Access to a laptop or computer to complete timesheets, expense reports, and office tasks
• As a federal contractor that is subject to Executive Order 14042, Sundance requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodations for bona fide medical and religious exemptions.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 50-pounds on occasion.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen

Work Environment

• This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, hourly wage position. Approximately 45 to 50 hours per week.
• Overnight and day travel as needed to support field work.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Per Diem is often on a GSA rate and is based on the location of the fieldwork. Per Diem is generally never less than $50 per day.
• Hotel or lodging is covered by Sundance and is not part of per diem
• Some projects may require long-term remote camping to be executed.
• Opportunities for post-field office work are often available; however these are at the Project Field Director and Principal Investigator's discretion. Interest in a temporary post-field office position should be communicated to the field director or crew chief.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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