Archaeological Field Technician
Company: Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Location: Fort Washington
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned
consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a
full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture,
information technology, and related services to public agencies and
private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently
ranked 60 on Engineering News-Records list of the Top 500 Design
Firms. Position summary: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is
seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with
Phase I and Phase II archaeological investigations. Initial work
includes 10-12 weeks on a Phase II project with work beginning in
April. Additional work may be available after this project is
complete. A bachelors degree in anthropology or a related field and
prior experience in all phases of archaeological investigation are
required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in
the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Successful
applicants will be considered for anticipated long-term projects in
the region. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Lodging
(individual hotel room) and per diem will be provided. Mileage to
and from the project, project area, and drive time will also be
compensated. Rate based on experience, and number of hours per week
will be based on project workload. Essential Functions and
Responsibilities The qualified candidate for this position will
assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I-II field
work in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding states.
The candidate will aid in identifying any pre-contact or historic
artifacts encountered during STP or test unit excavation.
Preference will be given to candidates that will be available as
on-call employees through the fall with the potential for
continuous work based on available contracts. Nonessential
Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as
assigned Required Skills Candidates must be able to perform
physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions
(e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold
temperatures). Candidates should also have good organizational
skills, communication skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to
learn new tasks. Required Experience Qualified candidates should
possess, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in Archaeology,
Anthropology, or a related field and have completed an accredited
archaeological field school. Preferred Experience Experience with
GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection Experience in CRM-based
archaeological survey and/or excavation Virginia and North Carolina
experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology Knowledge of
historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing
Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map Ability
to develop site maps and excavation drawings Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 95% of the time. Ability to
extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and
lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work
may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid
conditions. Work is performed within a general office environment
5% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but
may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and
temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant
conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office
environment. Job Competencies Adaptability Attention-to-detail
Communication Dependability Job Proficiency Planning and
Organizing/Time Management Safety JMT is an Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and
we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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