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Part-Time Archaeological Field Technician Job Opening In Philadelphia – Now Hiring JMT

Part Time Archaeological Field Technician

Job description

Cultural Resources

Philadelphia, PA • ID: 24326 • Part-Time

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Compensation for this position is $ - $ commensurate with experience, education and certifications.

The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description.

We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced.

If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Position Summary: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with monitoring, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological investigations, as needed.

A bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related field and a field school are required.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.

Candidate must be available for non-local travel.

Lodging (individual hotel room) and per diem will be provided and/or reimbursed.

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 the South, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast United States.

The candidate will aid in identifying any pre-contact or historic artifacts encountered during shovel test pit (STP) or test unit (TU) excavation.

Candidates must be flexible with traveling.

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 (, rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).

Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules, have good organizational skills, communication skills, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new tasks and travel.

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

Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing

Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map

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 50 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Required Skill Profession

Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians