Field Technician III (Project Management)

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.'s (CRA's) Kentucky Office is currently seeking archaeological field technicians for phase I archaeological surveys located in south-central and western Kentucky. A bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology, attendance in a field school, and fieldwork experience are required. Regional fieldwork experience is preferred. It is imperative that candidates be able to work 8-10 hour days in a variety of conditions. Stooping, bending, and lifting are essential functions of this position. One survey will begin in mid-December and likely last through February while another will begin in mid-January and likely last into early March.
Employment Type: Hourly, Part-Time
These positions are temporary, but technicians who excel in their work will be considered for continuing work after the completion of this project.
Benefits: CRA is a member firm of the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA). ACRA, through a partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), is pleased to offer its members a new ACRA Healthcare Program. Part-time and temporary employees, such as field technicians, who work for ACRA member firms are eligible to enroll. Once you are enrolled in health care through this program, you continue coverage even if you change jobs. Your coverage only discontinues if you terminate it. More information on plans, pricing and how to enroll in the plan(s) will be included with New Hire documents.
Compensation: The hourly rate will be between $19.25 - $21.25, based on experience. Work days will begin and end at the hotel site. For non-local field technicians, a per diem rate of $46.00 will be issued. Single occupancy lodging will be provided for all days worked.
The survey beginning in mid-December will be a 5 day on, 2 day off schedule for the duration, with a two week break for the holidays. The mid-January survey will be 10 days on, 4 days off. For out of state residents, hotels will be provided for the latter survey on the 4 day weekends.
Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Field Technician position is under the direction of Staff Archaeologists and Principal Investigators.
Duties may range from assisting in activities associated with the excavation of test units and features, screening, backfilling excavated areas, and cleaning/packaging/labeling archaeological artifacts.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in anthropology and completion of an archaeological field school is required.
One year of experience as a field technician is preferred. Preference will be given to those with historic archaeological field experience.
Must be able to work in variable field and weather conditions, be physically fit, and able to navigate efficiently in remote areas.
Must be able to stoop, bend, lift heavy objects, work while standing, and do general manual labor such as digging, sifting, and moving wheelbarrows of dirt from one location to another.
Must possess problem solving skills to identify problems, develop, evaluate options, and implement solutions, must be resourceful and able to complete tasks in the most effective manner, must be able to follow directions and work independently as needed.

Please indicate when you will be available, and submit a resume with three references to the following link:
CRA job application portal
If you have questions, please contact Bridgette Robinson at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.
Join us, as we celebrate our 41st year in business! For more than four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA's retention of an experienced, highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success.
CRA employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. CRA is an equal opportunity employer.
For more in-depth information about CRA, please visit our website at www.crai-ky.com.