Archaeological Technician Job at Terracon Consultants, Inc. in Nashville, TN

Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for this position primarily will be responsible conducting fieldwork, helping with lab analysis, and assisting in report writing. This position may also require assisting more senior level archaeologists and architectural historians with other cultural resource projects and other environmental consulting projects as assigned. Must be able to work in physically demanding field conditions. Frequent overnight travel will be required.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of cultural resource assignments. May work in the office, laboratory, or in the field.
• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related steps or processes.
• Performs other office, laboratory, or field studies that may be assigned by more senior level professional staff.

Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree or above
• Minimum of an archaeological field school at an accredited institution
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Registered Archaeologist (RA) preferred, but not required

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.