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Archaeological Technician

Employer
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Location
Centreville, Virginia
Closing date
Dec 1, 2021

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Position Type
Archivist / Curator / Librarian
Discipline
Archaeology
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Archaeological Technician (Temporary, Part-time) POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Archaeological Technician is a temporary (not to exceed 1,560 hours), part-time (32 hours/week), non-exempt-status position, working within the Department of Historic Preservation and Collections under the direct supervision of the Project Archaeologist and Curator of Preservation Collections (Curator). The Archaeological Technician will perform the full range of archaeological field and lab research according to departmental procedures and protocols. Furthermore this position will facilitate excavations and monitoring for any construction/utility-driven mitigation projects that occur at Mount Vernon. Starting rate is between $16-$18/hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Archaeological excavation and artifact/sediment sample recovery
Identification and description of soils, sediments, and stratification
Creation of field records, including stratigraphic descriptions, measured profile and plan view drawings, and site plans
Interpretation of archaeological excavations to the public and assisting with disseminating results about archaeology to Mount Vernon staff and visitors
Conduct artifact analyses and historical research to support the archaeological research program
Assist the Curator with collections management projects, artifact processing, and cataloging
Conduct and supervising specialized processing including water screening and floatation
Work with Mount Vernon staff to mitigate any impacts to on-site cultural resources; assist with supervising interns, students, and volunteers in the field and lab
Undertake other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an archaeological field school; additional work in historical archaeology preferred
Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. in Historical Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, History or closely related field required
Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
Knowledge of historical and pre-Columbian material culture, archaeological methods, and theory
Knowledge of artifact analyses, database functionality, field methodologies, collections management issues and public interpretation (experience with the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (DAACS) preferred)
Excellent communication skills, reflected in strong and effective writing and speaking, as well as excellent diplomatic skills
Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work beyond a normal work day
Ability to successfully complete a security background check
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees . As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives . All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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