Archaeological Technician

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking Full- and/or Part-time Archaeological Field Technicians to work out of our Alpharetta, Georgia office to support cultural resources management and compliance for a variety of clients in the transportation, energy, land development, and municipal sectors. This position will conduct day-to-day archaeological fieldwork at Phase I, II, and III levels of investigation, and may assist in the processing of maps and data and cultural materials and other samples produced in the field. This position is considered entry level and hourly. Part-time roles are intended to be flexible in schedule and as needed; students who have completed their archaeological field school training are encouraged to apply.

The Field Technician position will include local and overnight travel throughout the Southeastern U. S. Part-time technicians will primarily support NV5 clients in the state of Georgia. The Field Technician reports to the Field Director, Project Archaeologist (Project Manager), or Senior Archaeologist (Principal Investigator), as needed. The most frequent and essential work activities include:

• Conduct evaluative test or data recovery excavations. The Field Technician will carry out archaeological block excavations, including digging and screening of soil, recovering artifacts and samples, and maintaining documentary data forms, hand drawn maps, sketches, photographs, and catalogs.
• Conduct regulatory and/or due diligence survey and archaeological resource identification primarily for infrastructure, land development, and energy projects. As required, the Field Technician will assist in supervised resource evaluation. This may include field assessments, use of background documentation (i.e. property records and archival research, county surveys, maps, site files, context studies, etc.), delineation of site boundaries using GIS mapping, and photography.
• All tasks require Field Technicians to:
  • Be aware of and adhere to agency guidelines and project scopes, project schedules, and safety protocols.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies.
  • Process artifacts and samples, including cataloging and curation efforts.
  • Maintain effective and successful communication with project team, co-workers, and clients, as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an archaeological field school, required
• Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field, preferred
• Some knowledge of state and federal historic preservation regulations
• Proficiency in utilization of GPS equipment to assist with site boundary delineations and navigation
• Excellent communication skills
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment

Work environment and physical demand of this position

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the organization), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will be in both field and of office settings with some exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Fieldwork will involve long-term standing, walking, and hand excavation, as well as include common hazards at project sites.
• Fieldwork may require work in remote locations, often out-of-sight of other crew members.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
• Office and laboratory work will include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing and grasping, often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.