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Archaeological Field Technician

Employer
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Location
Denver, Colorado
Closing date
Jun 19, 2021

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Position Type
Other
Discipline
Archaeology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,600 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, currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record's 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 archaeological investigations. This is a contract position, working remotely. The work will consist of Phase I archaeological fieldwork primarily related to telecommunications work. A bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field and prior experience in all phases of archaeological investigation are required. 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. Rate based on experience, and number of hours per week will be based on project workload.

The qualified candidate for this position will assist JMT Project and Senior Archaeologists during Phase I fieldwork in the northwest and southwest United 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 with the potential for continuous work based on available contracts.

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
  • Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture
  • 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.

When not in the field, candidates will work remotely.

Job Competencies
  • Adaptability
  • Attention-to-detail
  • Communication
  • Dependability
  • Job Proficiency
  • Planning and Organizing/Time Management
  • Safety


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.

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
  • 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.

When not in the field, candidates will work remotely.

Job Competencies
  • Adaptability
  • Attention-to-detail
  • Communication
  • Dependability
  • Job Proficiency
  • Planning and Organizing/Time Management
  • Safety

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