On-call Field Archaeologist

Job description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-call, Part-Time Field Archaeologist for our Troy, New York, Morristown, New Jersey, Freeport, ME, Foxborough, MA, North Providence, Rhode Island, Glastonbury, CT offices . Be involved in projects with our Heritage and Cultural Resources Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting locations. This position is on-call, with potential for long term work and possible, full-time employment based on our current and upcoming workload. Your Impact: - Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation supervised by a Field Director - Document findings through detailed note taking including Munsell soil descriptions and completing field forms - Assist in prehistoric and historic artifact identification and document archaeological deposits - Work as part of a team - Exercise responsible and ethical decision-makin...