Archaeological Technicians

Full Time or Part Time

Phoenix or Tucson, AZ, US

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Please apply online at https://www.aztec.us/careers/

AZTEC is currently seeking qualified Archaeological Technicians to join our Cultural Resources Group based in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. 

Job Description

The role will be to assist with research, fieldwork (survey, monitoring, excavation), and/or laboratory tasks for AZTEC's Cultural Resource Group. 

Duties:

• Assist with all types of archaeological field investigations (survey, monitoring, testing, data recovery)
• Apply standardized field methods and complete field forms thoroughly and accurately
• Assist with lab work and report preparation
• Use a tablet, compass, trowel, shovel, pick, hula hoe, and screen
• Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories
• Communicate effectively and work closely with fellow employees
• Perform travel that may include overnight and/or out-of-state stays for extended periods of time

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of academic-sponsored field school or a minimum of six (6) months of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
• Previous experience performing archaeological excavation
• Understanding of Southwest and/or Great Basin prehistory and/or history, archaeological method, and theory
• Experience using GPS and GIS applications, particularly ESRI Field Maps, and digital site recording applications
• Ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate field records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines
• Familiarity with AZSITE and other agency site file systems is preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory protocols for artifact processing/curation preparation is preferred 
• Experience with the respectful treatment and housing of ancestral remains is preferred
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; strong initiative
• Ability and willingness to travel within or outside AZ for up to 80% of the year
• Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation 
• Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier