[ShovelBums.Org] CORRECTION! One or more field technicians in Portland, OR area needed

Archaeological Services, LLC, a cultural resource management company based in Vancouver, WA, is seeking LOCAL field archaeologists for project-to-project work for the upcoming field season in Washington and Oregon. Fieldwork will include Phase I cultural resources surveys and Phase II testing projects, as well as potential laboratory duties and report assistance. Qualified candidates must have: · Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; · Completed an accredited archaeological field school; · At least 6 months of archaeological field experience with a professional cultural resources firm; · Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation; · Ability to work in diverse terrain that will involves hiking to and from project areas; · Excellent verbal and written communication skills; · Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team; · Detailed note taking skills; · A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation; · Ability to operate GPS units and navigate...
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[ShovelBums.Org] One or more field technicians in Portland, OR area needed

Archaeological Services, LLC, a cultural resource management company based in Vancouver, WA, is seeking LOCAL field archaeologists for project-to-project work for the upcoming field season in Washington and Oregon. Fieldwork will include Phase I cultural resources surveys and Phase II testing projects, as well as potential laboratory duties and report assistance. Qualified candidates must have: · Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; · Completed an accredited archaeological field school; · At least 6 months of archaeological field experience with a professional cultural resources firm; · Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation; · Ability to work in diverse terrain that will involves hiking to and from project areas; · Excellent verbal and written communication skills; · Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team; · Detailed note taking skills; · A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation; · Ability to operate GPS units and navigate...
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[ShovelBums.Org] Field Director - Eastern PA

Stell is a seasoned veteran- and woman-owned small business providing expertise and innovation across the resilience, environmental, restoration, and compliance service sectors. Position Overview: Archaeological Field Directors reconstruct cultures of the past through the archaeological record, and have extensive knowledge of archaeological inventory, testing, and excavation techniques Responsibilities: * Successfully plan, conduct and manage Phase I inventory, Phase II evaluation, and Phase III data recovery efforts * Actively assist in the manual excavation of probes and test units * Treat and analyze pre-contact and historic period artifacts. * Conduct archaeological research and analysis. * Prepare technical reports of methodology, findings, and recommendations. * Logistically plan and implement field projects * Keep and maintain records of work conducted * Direct field crews, and advise archaeological crews in applicable archaeological methodology. * Assist in the preparation of technical and cost proposals, and help in the preparation of resumes and other marketing materials. * Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications...
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[ShovelBums.Org] ON CALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS FOR PACIFIC LEGACY, INC. OFFICES LOCATED IN BERKELEY AND EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA

???? ON CALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS FOR PACIFIC LEGACY, INC. OFFICES LOCATED IN BERKELEY AND EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA Pacific Legacy, Inc., a Cultural Resources Management firm, is accepting resumes for On-Call Archaeological Technicians for a variety of projects throughout California, including Northern California, Foothills, Bay Area, Central Valley and Sierras. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Anthropology or related field, and two years fieldwork experience in the Great Basin and California. Work schedules during the field season may vary from short term (i.e. a few days) to long term (over several months) field work. Candidates must be comfortable with strenuous hiking and changing climate conditions; knowledge of basic California culture and history; possess excellent written/verbal communication skills; ability to identify artifacts and cultural features; to work and communicate efficiently with other agencies, Native American Groups and construction crews; and possess a valid California Driver's License with 3 years clean driving record. Job...
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[ShovelBums.Org] 5-10 Field Archaeologists across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

5-10 Field Archaeologists across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Field Archaeologist Brown and Gay Engineers (BGE) is seeking archaeological field technicians for field work during summer 2017 through the remainder of the year in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. This is an hourly position on project basis, however future work is eminent. Pay will be determined by education and experience. Job Qualifications: · Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a closely related field required. · Previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school. · Experience in pipeline, utility transmission, petrochemical exploration projects highly preferred. · Experience in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana preferred. · Experience with Phase II NRHP Testing and Phase III Data Recovery projects preferred. · Trimble GPS, Pathfinder, Terra Sync and Google Earth proficiency OR ability to learn how to operate highly preferred. · Trimble data collection proficiency is preferred. · Effective and respectful communication skills with crew chief and other crew members. ·...
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[ShovelBums.Org] 5 -10 Field Archaeologists Needed

Field Archaeologist Brown and Gay Engineers (BGE) is seeking archaeological field technicians for field work during summer 2017 through the remainder of the year in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. This is an hourly position on project basis, however future work is eminent. Pay will be determined by education and experience. Job Qualifications: · Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a closely related field required. · Previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school. · Experience in pipeline, utility transmission, petrochemical exploration projects highly preferred. · Experience in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana preferred. · Experience with Phase II NRHP Testing and Phase III Data Recovery projects preferred. · Trimble GPS, Pathfinder, Terra Sync and Google Earth proficiency OR ability to learn how to operate highly preferred. · Trimble data collection proficiency is preferred. · Effective and respectful communication skills with crew chief and other crew members. · CPR, First Aid, First Aid for Wilderness Professionals...
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[ShovelBums.Org] ON CALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS LOCAL TO DAVIS, CA.

ON CALL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS LOCAL TO DAVIS, CA. Pacific Legacy, Inc., a Cultural Resources Management firm, is seeking on-call Archaeological Technicians for on-call projects located in Davis, California. These projects include periodic monitoring, survey and testing. We are accepting resumes from potential candidates local to Davis or the surrounding area (i.e., Sacramento, Woodland, etc.). Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Anthropology or related field, and two years of fieldwork experience in California. Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities: * Detail oriented; provide accurate field notes and knowledge of digital photography * Work independently * Organize and manage projects * Ability to work closely with client, construction crews and Cultural Monitors * Ability to respond to project needs with short notice * Knowledge in identifying human remains a plus Compensation: Salary determined based on experience. Please provide a cover letter outlining your qualifications, and a current CV with references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to...
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[ShovelBums.Org] EnviroSystems Management Seeking Arch Technicians for Inventory Work in UTAH

EnviroSystems Management Seeking Arch Technicians for Inventory Work in UTAH EnviroSystems Management, Inc. is seeking several experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for intensive cultural resource inventories in southwestern Utah beginning June 14, 2017 and extending through mid-July. Good potential exists for additional archaeological survey in Arizona (and elsewhere) following the fieldwork in Utah. Qualified candidates should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/or related field and have completed an accredited archaeological field school, coupled with actual inventory/survey work experience. Demonstrated experience performing archaeological surveys in a cultural resources management setting, using Trimble GPS units for site mapping, and documenting artifact assemblages in the Eastern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau geographic/cultural regions is preferred. The ability to walk up to 10 miles a day across varied terrain is required. Individuals must be capable of recognizing historic/prehistoric cultural resources, documenting artifacts and sites on standardized recording forms, and communicating well and working cooperatively with crew members and supervisors. We...
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[ShovelBums.Org] Local field archaeologists - CT

Please post the following job announcement. Thanks! Heritage Consultants, a Connecticut-based cultural resource management company, is seeking local field archaeologists for project-to-project work for the upcoming field season in Connecticut. Fieldwork will include Phase I cultural resources survey and Phase II testing projects, as well as potentially laboratory duties and report assistance. Qualified candidates must have: · Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; · Completed an accredited archaeological field school; · At least 6 months of archaeological field experience with a professional cultural resources firm; · Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation; · Ability to work in diverse terrain that will involves hiking to and from project areas; · Excellent verbal and written communication skills; · Ability to work well with others and be a proactive part of a project team; · Detailed note taking skills; · A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation; · Ability to operate GPS units and...
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[ShovelBums.Org] GBI Position #3

*Description:* Working cooperatively with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Redding Field Office (FO), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Cultural Resources Technician to assist BLM resource specialists with on-the-ground field studies to identify cultural, historical, and/or paleontological resources. Work may involve designing and conducting inventories; compiling and interpreting collected data; researching reference materials; writing reports on inventory activities; or preparing documents for determination of eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places. Most work will be done under the guidance of the BLM resource specialist, but some work may be carried out independently. Project work will also include assisting with researching, organizing, and salvaging existing BLM legacy data, including digital material and hard media; and assisting with planning, coordination, and development of outreach projects and volunteer programs. Some work is performed in an outdoor environment that ranges from very cold and wet to very hot and dry. This work may require physical exertion over...
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[ShovelBums.Org] GBI Position #1

Archaeological Technician Great Basin Institute / BLM, Winnemucca District Office *Description: * Working collaboratively with BLM Winnemucca District, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire two (2) Archaeological Field Technicians to support the District’s Fuels and ESR Program by implementing field surveys and inventories. The central purpose of this project is to survey project areas for cultural resources, identify avoidance zones, as well as collect and enter data using BLM protocols. The primary project focus areas are hazardous fuels, fire management and other vegetation management. The selected individual will be working with GBI’s Cultural Resource/Archaeology Lead, as well as BLM staff. Specific duties include, but are not limited to assisting with: - Class I literature review and Class II and Class III cultural resources inventories for BLM actions associated with hazardous fuels, vegetation management and fire management activities. - Reviewing IMACS site forms and filing of reports and site forms. - Reviewing, submitting to SHPO,...
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[ShovelBums.Org] GBI Position #2

Cultural Resource/Archaeology Lead Great Basin Institute / BLM Winnemucca District *Description*: Working collaboratively with BLM Winnemucca District, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting to hire a Cultural Resource/Archaeology Lead to support the District’s Fuels and ESR Program by implementing field surveys and inventories. The central purpose of this project is to survey project areas for cultural resources, identify avoidance zones, as well as collect and enter data using BLM protocols. The primary project focus areas are hazardous fuels, fire management and other vegetation management. The selected individual will be working with a senior BLM archaeologist in the office, but will serve as the lead in the field. Project duties will include: - Work among and lead a crew of two field technicians and/or a crew of District Archeological Technicians (DAT) to perform class II/III field inventories for archeological resources per established protocols; - identify cultural resource avoidance areas for hazardous fuels, fire management and other vegetation...
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[ShovelBums.Org] Paleontological Monitors needed in Los Angeles/San Diego area

PaleoWest Archaeology is looking to staff paleontological monitoring positions for multiple projects in the Los Angeles to San Diego area. Qualified candidates must possess a BS or BA degree in geology or paleontology and one year of experience monitoring in California; or an AS or AA in geology, paleontology, or biology and four years’ experience monitoring in California; or enrollment in upper division classes pursuing a degree in the fields of geology or paleontology and two years of monitoring experience in California. Pay will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Successful candidates should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized. Local applicants are highly preferred. All candidates will work under the direction of a paleontologist. Please submit a current CV and brief letter of intent/personal statement to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with “Paleontological monitor-Los Angeles/San Diego” in the subject line.
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[ShovelBums.Org] Cultural Resources Manager needed in Long Beach, CA

PaleoWest Archaeology is looking to fill a Cultural Resources Monitor (CRM) position for an energy project located in the Long Beach area. CRMs shall have the following qualifications: 1. B.S. or B.A. degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or a related field; and one year of archaeological field experience in California; or 2. A.S. or A.A. degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or a related field, and four years of archaeological field experience in California; or 3. Enrollment in upper division classes pursuing a degree in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or a related field, and two years of archaeological field experience in California. Pay will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Successful candidates should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized. The CRM will work under the supervision of a Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS). Familiarity with GPS units and digital data collection are a plus but not required. Please submit a current CV and...
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[ShovelBums.Org] On-call Services Needed

Help Needed Nation-wide Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., (CRA) is actively seeking supervisory-level archaeologists and architectural historians in all 50 states. CRA can be called upon with little or no notice to support FEMA activities anywhere in the country. We are looking for professionals that can be deployed in support of FEMA for Section 106 compliance for periods of performance that may range from one week to a year or even longer. Unlike the majority of our work where we can staff up as necessary to meet our client’s needs, this contract is far different. We hope to compile a list of people by state who can be vetted in advance and then used to service the contract at a moment’s notice. Candidates must demonstrate the technical expertise required to identify historic properties, evaluate the effects of projects on historic properties, and have experience coordinating and consulting with State Historic Preservation Officers. Additionally, candidates must be detail...
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[ShovelBums.Org] Ohio: 4 Archaeology Field technicians

Description: The Archaeological Field Technician will perform a variety of tasks associated with archaeological fieldwork on CRM projects. Tasks include field excavations (e.g. shovel testing, test unit excavation, shovel skimming), screening soils, recording of field notes, the ability to use field equipment such as GPS units and digital cameras, and artifact processing. Physical demands of the position include manual labor (e.g. hand excavation with shovels and lifting buckets of dirt), prolonged walking over different terrains while carrying field equipment, and dealing with a variety of weather conditions. Travel is required with a duration ranging from days to months. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required BA or BS in Anthropology or related field. Must have an archaeological field school and/or 6 months of CRM field experience. Must have a working knowledge of the standard equipment and field methods associated with CRM projects (Phase I-III investigations). Contact Evon Gadsden at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thank you, Lisa Kennedy Recruiting Coordinator...
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[ShovelBums.Org] Job Posting

ERCI is hiring seasonal on-call field technicians for small shovel-testing projects, primarily from Seattle, WA to the Canadian border (including the Puget Sound Islands and the Cascades). These projects are mostly without per diem or accommodations budgets. Base pay is $16.00/hour; higher depending on education and experience. Could turn into permanent work Send CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Minimum Requirements: a.. Minimum BA in anthropology, archaeology, history or a related field b.. Must have successfully completed an archaeological field school c.. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to operate motorized vehicles d.. Must demonstrate an ability to excavate and document 20 shovel tests a day Preference: a.. A keen interest in historic objects and features b.. Positive attitude and a passion for protecting archaeological resources c.. Must be looking to become part of a team ERCI is a small firm with a collaborative and creative working culture. Check out our website at www.equinoxerci.com Kelly R....
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[ShovelBums.Org] Local Archaeological Field Tech, $17.65/hr, VHB-Atlanta, GA - full time for Summer 2017

VHB’s growing Atlantaoffice is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician to support our team forproject work based in Atlanta, GA for the summer of 2017.  The full-time, temporary position willprimarily consist of archaeological survey, including pedestrian survey, shoveltesting, and test unit excavation in support of transportation projects. In addition, the successful candidate wouldbe expected to provide support to our entire cultural resource team withvarious activities, such as artifact processing, analysis, and curationprep.  Expenses will be reimbursed forhotel room accommodations and meals for any fieldwork outside of the Atlanta,Georgia metro area.  No per diem will beprovided for fieldwork.   Part-time on-callemployment may be extended beyond the summer as opportunities arise.   VHB’s passionateprofessionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers whopartner with public and private clients in the transportation, real estate,institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and localgovernments.  Together, we work toimprove mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balancedevelopment and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship....
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[ShovelBums.Org] CRA seeking Mid-Level Staff Archaeologist for Richmond, Virginia Office

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) is seeking a mid-level Staff Archaeologist with Mid-Atlantic/Southeastern U.S. experience for our Richmond, Virginia office. The candidate will be expected to manage and direct compliance projects, including multiple projects at a time, for public and private sector clients. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, well-organized, an excellent verbal and written communicator, comfortable with complex survey and excavation logistics, and technologically proficient with experience working with databases. Specific duties include working with staff to prepare proposals and budgets, develop scopes of work, oversee projects while conducting fieldwork and managing field crews, conduct analyses, interpret analytical data, and write reports. The qualified candidate must * have a graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a related field; * meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR 61) in archaeology; * be a Registered Professional Archaeologist or will be eligible for registration; and * have three (3) years of supervisory...
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[ShovelBums.Org] Crew Chiefs and Field Technicians needed in Colorado

The Wyoming office of Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. has immediate openings for an on call crew chiefs and field technicians in Colorado. Crew chiefs should be permitted or be permittable on Colorado state and Federal lands, and have a bachelor's degree or higher and demonstrated Class III inventory experience at the crew chief level. Field technicians should have at least a field school and a bachelor's degree or be working towards a degree. Candidates for both positions must be able to hike with a field pack 8-10 miles a day over steep uneven terrain. They will also have experience with and be familiar with operating Trimble Geo XT as well as Garmin GPS units and basic digital cameras. Also most projects will be based out of small towns with limited resources, so please be prepared. Please submit a resume and three professional references to Bridgette Robinson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or fax to (859) 254-3747, or mail to Cultural...
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