Archaeological Excavation Specialist

Full Time

Phoenix, AZ, US

Pay Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Please apply online at https://www.aztec.us/careers/

AZTEC is currently seeking qualified Archaeological Excavation Specialists to join our Cultural Resources Group based in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Job Description 

The role will be to assist with archaeological excavation projects (testing and data recovery) throughout Arizona. 

Primary Duties:

Conduct archaeological fieldwork, primarily excavation (testing and data recovery), and potentially monitoring and survey at times

Complete accurate standard field forms and maps (of sites, features, etc.)

Participate in artifact processing and data entry

Use a tablet, compass, trowel, shovel, pick, hula hoe, and screen

Assist with lab work 

Assist with preparation of technical reports

Perform archaeological research and conduct site file searches at federal, state, tribal, and private repositories

Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external team members and the public

Perform travel that may include overnight and/or out-of-state stays for extended periods of time 

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills): 

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience 

Completion of an academic-sponsored field school 

A minimum of one year of experience in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) 

Six months experience performing archaeological data recovery excavation (i.e., experience beyond shovel probing) at prehistoric sites

Understanding of and experience employing archaeological excavation field methods

Ability to generate, organize, and maintain accurate field records that meet state and federal standards and guidelines

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; strong initiative 

Ability to perform fieldwork in adverse conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures, arid environments, dense vegetation) and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment 

Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

Experience in Southwestern archaeology 

Experience with the respectful treatment and housing of ancestral remains 

Experience using GPS and GIS applications, particularly ESRI Field Maps, and other digital data collection applications