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Archaeological Field Technician

Employer
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Location
Upper Dublin, Pennsylvania
Closing date
Aug 1, 2021

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Position Type
Other
Discipline
Archaeology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
JMT 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 is currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with Phase I and Phase II archaeological investigations. This is a contract position to be based out of our Fort Washington, Pennsylvania office. The work will consist of Phase I and II archaeological fieldwork with the possibility of additional laboratory work to follow. A bachelor's 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. 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-II field work in Pennsylvania 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.

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
  • Pennsylvania 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.

  • 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
  • Pennsylvania 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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