Archaeologist Technician - Remote MD

Company:

Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, commercial real estate, financial, and petroleum industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and multiple branch offices throughout the U.S.

Job Summary:

Trileaf is seeking a full time Archaeological Technician/Field Archaeologist, remote in Maryland.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct background research in support of field surveys and report production.
• Conduct fieldwork and data collection in accordance with standard professional practice under the supervision of Project Archaeologists/Senior Archaeologists/Architectural Historians.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, identifying, and cataloguing artifacts.
• Collect observational, spatial, and archaeological data during field surveys.
• Assist with performing basic professional archaeological work relating to cultural resources, including verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various preservation and environmental issues. 
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and/or field/work site notebook.
• Utilize the latest archaeological methods, procedures, technologies, and techniques in performing studies and analysis of sites and potential impacts to resources of cultural and scientific significance. 
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include, but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory and/or statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered, the resume of the applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications/skills:

• Experience in basic research report knowledge. Ideally, experience writing and research associated with Phase I and Phase II technical reports
• A clear understanding and/or willingness to gain understanding of the Section 106 review process and the ability to apply the associated criteria.
• Ideally, one to two years of relevant experience.
• Analytical skills
• Familiarity with local/regional precontact and/or historic archaeology.
• Familiar with relevant laws, regulations, preservation compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. 
• Good computer skills, with strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint etc.). Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) a plus.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, and able to express ideas effectively and professionally to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Valid Driver License

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology
• Completed archaeological field school

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k w/matching
• Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
• 3 weeks of PTO per year
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Trileaf Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate.