[ShovelBums.Org] Field Technicians Needed

Title: Archaeological Field Technician

Date: July 26, 2011

Location: Various locations within Colorado

RMC Consultants, Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting firm, has several short-term, temporary, hourly positions available for archaeological field technicians for the remaining summer field season.  Qualified candidates should possess, at minimum, 18 credit hours towards 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 2 months of field experience (e.g., survey, testing, and data recovery) and be physically fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., mountainous terrain, high elevation).  Candidates should also have good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks.  Prior experience working within Colorado and surrounding states will be viewed favorably.  Applicants living within the state of Colorado are preferred, although it is not required. 

Pay rates range from $12.00 to $14.00 per hour, depending on individual qualifications and experience.  Selected candidates can expect 40 hours of work per week.  For field projects requiring an overnight stay, per diem will be offered at a rate consistent with FY 2011 rates for Colorado.  Upcoming projects will require camping in remote areas.  RMC Consultants, Inc. will not provide camping gear; therefore personal camping gear will be a necessity.

Description:

Reporting to the Project Director and Crew Chief, Archaeological Field Technicians are responsible for conducting reconnaissance survey, artifact identification and recordation, test unit and feature excavation, and documentation.  Archaeological field technicians are required to perform the following tasks in the field:

·         Conduct archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery

·         Complete sketch maps of sites

·         Complete field forms accurately and concisely

·         Photograph resources

·         Use various GPS units

·         Identify historic and prehistoric artifacts correctly

·         Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Applications can be submitted via e-mail to the address listed below and should include a resume of relevant experience and references (with contact information).  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

rwunderlich@rmc-consultants.com

Thanks,

Robert G. Wunderlich, Jr.

Project Manager, Cultural Resource Division

RMC Consultants, Inc.

12295 W. 48th Avenue 

Wheat Ridge,  CO  80033

Office:  303-980-4101

Fax:  303-980-4107

www.rmc-consultants.com