Senior Archaeological Technician
Terracon · Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States · onsite
Provide archaeological support which may include archaeological surveys, testing, or excavations, and corresponding documentation. Adhere to strict safety standards.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Responsible for assisting with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
- Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
- Identify artifacts and stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
- Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
- Communicate more detailed information such as soil specifics to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
- May help train lower-level technicians.
- Maintains equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field and 2 years’ related experience.
- Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
- More advanced knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
- Proficient with using Global Positioning Systems.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.