Positions filled for the following add:
Title: Archaeological Field Technician
Date: June 14, 2011
Location: Various locations within Colorado
RMC Consultants, Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting firm, has several
temporary, hourly positions available for archaeological field
technicians for the upcoming 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.
Pay rates range from $12.00 to $15.00 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
Robert G. Wunderlich, Jr.
Project Manager, Cultural Resource Division
RMC Consultants, Inc.
12295 W. 48th Avenue - Unit A
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Office: 303-980-4101
Fax: 303-980-4107
www.rmc-consultants.com
