Staff Archaeologist

Ardurra is seeking an On-Call Field Technician to join our archaeology team in the Southeast!

Position Summary

The On-Call Field Technician is a Staff-level position within the Ardurra CRM Group that is responsible for field data collection under the supervision of field leadership. Data collection will most often involve archaeological shovel testing and pedestrian surveys. The On-Call Field Technician is an hourly, as-needed role that can provide field support on projects throughout the Southeast. The On-Call Field Technician should have a basic understanding of archaeological field practices and be capable of working outdoors for extended periods of time. Regional specialization is not required; however, a basic understanding of U.S. Southeastern culture history is preferred. This role is eligible for per diem and lodging coverage.

Although open to remote hires, preferred locations for on-call staff hires include:

• North Florida (Jacksonville, or Pensacola area)
• Georgia
• Central and South Florida (Orlando, Gainesville, Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers)

Essential Functions

• Manages assigned goals on projects as directed by field leadership.
• Efforts are focused 100% on field projects; may work non-traditional work periods (4/10; shifting off days, etc.).
• Capable of rapid mobilization if required.
• Completes archaeological shovel testing and pedestrian surveys.
• Capability to provide high levels of excellent data collection in the field and shows attention to detail.
• May be delegated duties on a per project basis at the discretion of field leadership.
• May be engaged to assist in post-field lab work.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology; a focus on U.S. Southeastern archaeology is preferred but not required or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in artifact and soils identification and description is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience utilizing digital data collection methods, including ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps is preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral communication and self-management skills with an ability to work effectively in teams.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to consistently work outdoors in various, sometimes difficult, types of weather for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to carry necessary equipment in field (up to 50lbs).
• Ability to make sound decisions; deliver information about health or field conditions to field leadership and crew members effectively; focus on personal and crew health and safety; and otherwise complete all duties while performing physical labor in the field.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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Education

• Bachelors or better in Anthropology or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)