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Stantec Archaeology Field Technician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
Archaeology Field Technician - ( 2400048I )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Join Stantec's Cultural Resources team in and around our Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Chattanooga, TN offices to play an integral role in lead doing archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring. Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur throughout the Southeast. These positions are per project based that may be up to 10-day stints.
Your Key Responsibilities
The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation. Duties may also include cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative
Positive and energetic attitude
Education and Experience
B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience
Successful completion of an archaeology field school
At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture
Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging
Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Kentucky-Louisville
Other Locations : United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East
Employee Status : Contract
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Dec 2, 2024, 12:30:09 PM
Req ID: 2400048I
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