Temporary Archeological Field Technician; Gainesville, Virginia

Temporary Archeological Field Technician

Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Locations: Gainesville, VA

Work Site: On Site

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 50%

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking
Archeological Field Technicians for immediate temporary, project-based, full-time employment.

• Participating in archeological survey, excavations and laboratory work under the direction of staff archeologists
• Artifact identification and processing
• Preparing accurate field notes and documentation
• Interpretation of soil strata, preparation of field maps depicting the locations of excavations, site/feature boundaries, historic standing structures, and other notable features within the project area

• A Bachelor's degree in Archeology or a closely related field and successful completion of an archeological field school or at least three months of field experience
• Willingness to travel (per diem and lodging will be provided on projects more than approximately 90 miles from the office)
• Physical ability to conduct archeological surveys in a variety of settings including urban and rural areas
• Physical ability to safely lift 50 pounds
• Physical ability to walk to and within project sites over a variety of different terrains in all kinds of weather and standing or walking for long periods of time
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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