[ShovelBums.Org] Archaeological Field Technicians Needed Immediately - Desert Hot Springs, California

Title: Archaeological Field Technician

Positions Available: Two

Date: October 18, 2010

Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA

Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI), a multidisciplinary cultural resources consulting firm, has two temporary full-time, hourly positions available for archaeological field technicians for an upcoming archaeological testing project in Riverside County, California. Qualified candidates should possess, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and have completed an accredited archaeological field school.  Candidates must also have a minimum of 1–2 years of field experience working on testing and data recovery projects (preferably in southern California) and able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (i.e., extreme heat).  Candidates should also have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks.  Prior experience excavating prehistoric lithic sites will be viewed favorably.

The pay rate or this position is $12.00 per hour.  Food allowance and lodging are not being offered for this project, and field crew must report to the project area daily.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Project Director and Crew Chief, Archaeological Field Technicians are responsible for conducting reconnaissance survey, the establishment of grids, artifact collection, test unit and feature excavation, and documentation.  To this end, archaeological field technicians are required to perform the following tasks in the field:

• Conduct archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery
• Draw features in plan and profile that conform to SRI mapping conventions
• Clean and straighten the walls of a test unit or trench
• Complete field forms accurately and concisely
• Properly label collection bags and samples
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Field work is tentatively scheduled to begin in late October 2010 and will last approximately 2 weeks.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted via e-mail to srijobs@sricrm.com and should include a resume of relevant experience and references (with contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers). Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

SRIJOBS@SRICRM.COM