Archaeological Field Technician

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support basic fieldwork initiatives.

What You'll Do:

The Archaeological Field Technician will be expected to carry out basic fieldwork initiatives to include extended survey, infield analyses, shovel test and text unit excavation, and site form completion. In addition, the Field Technician will provide general administrative support as assigned to large block surveys, NRHP evaluation projects, or data recovery efforts.

What You'll Bring:

• Individuals must possess a BA/BS degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, as well as the successful completion of an archaeological field school.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of using GPS technology, taking quality field photographs and detailed notes, and assisting crew leaders in filling out the necessary site forms and paperwork that accompany survey and testing projects
• Must have a demonstrated background working with prehistoric and historic archaeological materials and have a fundamental knowledge of GPS tools.
• Experience conducting data recovery excavations and possess proficient excavation techniques. Experience in the Southwest is preferred but not mandatory.
• Field Technicians should have experience conducting archaeological surveys and site documentation, which include feature and artifact identification and analyses, performing shovel test pits (STPs), site descriptions, photographs, and mapping.
• Prior experience in New Mexico and far West Texas and knowledge of regional prehistory and history preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, professionalism, positive attitude, flexibility with scheduling, and the ability to work and learn in a team setting.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $18.33/hr

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in El Paso, TX.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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