Job Description

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Title: Archaeological Field Technician
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (50-75%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting's core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Archaeological Field Technician position is an entry-level position that will be providing in-field analysis and scientific studies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Field Director/Crew Chief in writing detailed daily field notes, taking photographs of artifacts and discoveries, and mapping discovery locations as necessary.
• Walk across challenging terrain and in inclement conditions (e.g., hot and cold temperatures; windy, snowy, or rainy conditions).
• Operate GPS for navigation and mapping.
• Recognize and documenting pre-contact and historic period artifacts, features, and other cultural materials.
• Excavate Shovel Test Pits
• Document archaeological Sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology or a closely related field and completion of an accredited field school.
• 0-1 years demonstrated experience in Phase I archaeology.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in shovel testing and performing pedestrian surveys under a variety of field conditions with experience recording prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites of varying complexity.
• Ability to recognize and document pre-contact and historic period artifacts, features, and other cultural materials.
• Candidates must have the ability to write detailed daily field notes, take photographs of artifacts and discoveries, and to map discovery locations as necessary.
• Ability to work independently and operate GPS for navigation and mapping.
• Ability to sketch artifacts to scale desired.

Special Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to work long hours and irregular schedules (e.g., weekends).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years relevant experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position will require extensive physical exertion, such as walking up to 10 hours a day at speeds of at least 3 mph over steep, uneven, heavily wooded, challenging terrain.
• Ability to dig 25-30 shovel tests daily on average.
• Candidate must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to work in a variety of conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, rainy, snowy, or windy conditions.
• Individual must be able to conduct these tasks while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Outdoors in varying and often inclement conditions (e.g., heat and cold; rain; etc.).
• Potential contact with poisonous plants, insects, and animals.
• Work will be performed in remote locations.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance. 

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