Archaeologist

Role Overview

DAWSON is seeking archaeological candidates for field technicians, surveying, monitoring, and/or excavating projects throughout the US, but mostly along the US/Mexico Border. Per diem (lodging, subsistence) provided at federal rates. Compensation is paid hourly, with overtime available. Open positions include full and part time assignments. Several projects are up to two years in duration.

What You Will Do

Daily monitoring of construction activities, completion of daily monitoring logs, recordation of cultural resources, Phase I (Class III) pedestrian survey, testing and data recovery tasks as needed, communication and coordination with DAWSON senior team members.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess a valid driver's license, able to pass a federal and state background check for project-based assignments, working knowledge of GIS software a plus, ability to stand for long periods, ability to walk in inclement weather, at high altitudes and in rugged terrain, ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds, ability to operate a 4wd vehicle, ability to withstand high outdoor temperatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related field.
• 2+ years of relevant archaeological experience or professional internships.
• Ability to identify historical and pre-contact artifacts and features.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing technical data and reports a plus.
• Detail-oriented and hands-on troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently as well as with supervision.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations including but not limited to the NHPA, NEPA, ARPA and NAGPRA.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to pass a federal and state background check for project-based assignments.
• Working knowledge of GIS software a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to walk in inclement weather, at high altitudes and in rugged terrain
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to operate a 4wd vehicle
• Ability to withstand high outdoor temperatures

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• paid vacation and sick leave
• employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• flexible work environment
• critical illness coverage
• accident insurance
• identity theft coverage
• pet insurance

Originally posted on Himalayas