Job Description
Job Description This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an On Call Archaeology Field Technician for exciting projects in the Herndon, VA and Washington, DC area. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and become a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges. WSP is currently looking to fill an hourly, project-based position. This position will work with senior archaeologists, field supervisors, architectural historians, and other environmental staff to expand existing and new client relationships and contribute to WSP's capacity and reputation in the environmental and engineering marketplace. Compensation will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The successful candidate will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources specialists throughout the Mid Atlantic. Current and upcoming archaeological project contributions are needed in Virginia. This position is expected to take an active role in conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for reporting findings. The successful candidate will have experience with field survey, including the excavation of shovel test pits, and the logging of soils and collection and logging of artifacts. Experience in the Eastern US is preferred but not required. 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 Collect and log prehistoric and historic artifacts Work as part of a team Exercise responsible and