Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.s (CRAs) Virginia Office is currently seeking archaeological field technicians for a phase I archaeological survey located in Augusta County, Virginia. A bachelors degree in anthropology or archaeology, attendance in a field school, and fieldwork experience are required. Regional fieldwork experience is preferred. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 810 hour days in a variety of conditions. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position. The survey will begin in mid-October and likely last though early November.
Employment Type: Hourly, Part-Time
These positions are temporary, but technicians who excel in their work will be considered for continuing work after the completion of this project.
Benefits: CRA is a member firm of the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA). ACRA, through a partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), is pleased to offer its members a new ACRA Healthcare Program. Part-time and temporary employees, such as field technicians, who work for ACRA member firms are eligible to enroll. Once you are enrolled in health care through this program, you continue coverage even if you change jobs.Your coverage only discontinues if you terminate it. More information on plans, pricing and how to enroll in the plan(s) will be included with New Hire documents.
Compensation: The hourly rate will be between $19.25 $21.25, based on experience. Work days will begin at the hotel site and end at the job site. For non-local field technicians, a per diem rate of $59.00 will be issued. Single occupancy lodging will be provided for all days worked.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Field Technician position is under the direction of Staff Archaeologists and Principal Investigators.Duties may range from assisting in activities associated with the excavation of test units and features, screening, backfilling excavated areas, and cleaning/packaging/labeling archaeological artifacts.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in anthropology and completion of an archaeological field school is required.One year of experience as a field technician is preferred. Preference will be given to those with historic archaeological field experience. Must be able to work in variable field and weather conditions, be physically fit, and able to navigate efficiently in remote areas. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift heavy objects, work while standing, and do general manual labor such as digging, sifting, and moving wheelbarrows of dirt from one location to another.Must possess problem solving skills to identify problems, develop, evaluate options, and implement solutions, must be resourceful and able to complete tasks in the most effective manner, must be able to follow directions and work independently as needed.
Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
CRA job application portal
If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.
Join us, as we celebrate our 41st year in business!For more than four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. Thissuccess is directly attributed to CRAs retention of an experienced, highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise anddedication of our team that formsthe foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and theirprofessional development, andfosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. Thearchaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservationprofessionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success.
CRA employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. CRA is an equal opportunity employer.
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