[ShovelBums.Org] Entry Level Archaeologist Milford Utah

Transcon Environmental is a growing Environmental Planning firm with offices in Arizona, California and Utah.  We currently have a temporary, project based position available for an entry level Archaeologist located in the Milford, Utah area.  

Applications must be submitted by September 8, 2012. It is anticipated that employment will begin by mid to late September 2012. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of education level, years of experience and the number of qualifications listed below that the applicant is proficient in. This position will be an hourly, non-exempt position with overtime pay. Reimbursement for meals and hotel will be provided as approved by a supervisor for days worked.  Applicants must provide their own housing and meals on days not worked.  Travel to the Milford area will not be compensated for thus local applicants are encouraged to apply.  Travel from the Milford area to the job site will be compensated for.

Duties:

The selected applicant will conduct archaeological fieldwork in rough, mountainous terrain. Expected work hours will consist of eight days, ten hours each, with four days off and a minimum of three sessions that may or not be consecutive. The ability to hike in rough terrain and on steep slopes while carrying up to 25 pounds of field gear is a requirement. Field work could potentially include exposure to rain, snow, cold, heat, dust, insects and wind.  The position will require a comfort level and aptitude for off-road driving or driving in rough conditions.  A clean driving record for the previous 5 years is required for insurance purposes (minor traffic violations potentially excluded).

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology with previous experience as part of a Cultural Resource Management crew. Proficiency with a Trimble sub-meter GPS and Terrasync is required. Previous experience with Utah Archaeology and with recording Historic Mining sites is preferred but not required.

How to Apply:

Please send a completed resume to Matthew Peters, Lead Archaeologist at mpeters@transconusa.com .  Please limit your cover page to one page and limit professional experience to Archaeological (Historic and Prehistoric) experience only. Please list any Archaeological permits that you currently hold or have held in the past as part of your resume (it is not a requirement to be permitted in Utah but it is beneficial).  Please provide the names, emails and phone numbers for at least 3 references.  At least one of these references should be from a current or past coworker and one reference should be from a supervisor.

Heather Duncan, PHR

Archaeologist; Human Resources Manager

Transcon Environmental

3740 E. Southern Avenue, Suite 218

Mesa, AZ 85206

Office: 480.807.0095

Mobile: 480.452.9285

Fax: 480.807.0068

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