Archaeological Field Technician (Part-Time)
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
Houston, TX, US
Summary
Assist project and senior archaeologists with field investigations, including shovel test pits, mechanical trenching, and controlled unit excavations. Identify and document pre-contact or historic artifacts encountered during field activities.
Job Description
Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a part-time Archaeological Field Technician to assist with Phase I through Phase III archaeological investigations. A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related field and prior experience in all phases of archaeological investigation are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Texas and Southeastern United States. Successful applicants will be considered for anticipated long-term projects in the region.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Lodging (individual hotel room) and per diem will be provided. Drive time to and from the project area will also be compensated. Rate based on experience, and number of hours per week will be based on project workload.
Compensation is $23.00 - $27.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist Project and Senior Archaeologists during field work
- Assist with archaeological survey, involving the hand-excavation of Shovel Test Pits (STPs) and mechanical backhoe trenching.
- Assist with testing and/or data recovery involving controlled unit excavation work
- Aid in identifying any pre-contact or historic artifacts encountered during the STPs, backhoe trench, or test unit excavation
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is an employee owned, multi-disciplined firm offering a full array of planning, design, and construction phase consulting services for infrastructure projects throughout the United States and its territories since 1971. Our client base consists of federal, state, and local government agencies as well as many private institutions, commercial, and industrial clients. We provide complete solutions for the following markets:
Buildings & Facilities
Federal Programs
Transportation
Utilities
JMT’s staff consists of engineers, architects, planners, environmental specialists, and construction professionals who are involved in every phase of project development to ensure the success of every project. We provide a wide variety of services which encompass:
Architecture & Interior Design
Condition Assessment & Inspection
Design
Environmental & Sustainable Solutions
Information Technology
Planning
Program & Construction Management
Surveys & Mapping
Our approach to projects is to use our imagination to envision all the possibilities, use innovation in all the solutions developed, attain involvement of all stakeholders, and produce projects that have immediate impact, making a definitive difference to all users. JMT is an ISO 9001: 2015 certified firm and is currently ranked No. 50 on Engineering News-Record's list of "The Top 500 Design Firms".
Please visit us at www.jmt.com.
Looking to join JMT? Visit us at www.jmt.com/careers for opportunities.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Serving Clients Across the US
