SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. Since 1993, we have completed more than 4,500 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 36 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, we harness the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people we serve.
SEARCH continuously seeks full-time temporary Archaeological Technicians to support current and upcoming archaeological surveys and excavation projects. The position requires that candidates be able to conduct archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation in support of fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III studies as well as Class II and III investigations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation in support of fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III studies as well as Class II and III investigations.
- Adhere to project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
- Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment (GPS, iPad/ArcCollector/Survey 123, compass, and transit) to orient yourself and perform fieldwork.
- Photo-document artifacts, ecofacts, features, excavation units, land use, landscapes, unique environmental features, historic structures, archaeological sites, unique environmental features, and work in progress and record an accurate photo log.
- Record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
- Collect artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design and keep an accurate field specimen log.
- Complete project tasks and errands as directed by the Archaeologist, Senior Archaeologist, and/or other project leadership.
- Maintain and organize field equipment, supplies, vehicles, and work site.
- Procure field equipment and supplies.
- Travel for extended periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
