26661BR

　　Service Line:

　　Environmental

　　Office Name:

　　Houston

　　Job Description:

　　General Responsibilities:

　　Conduct and participate in standard archeological work assignments as needed, including background research, artifact and records processing, field excavations and monitoring, laboratory processing, and reporting as assigned. Assists with the execution of all phases of Terracon Cultural Resource projects. Cleans and maintains field and lab equipment and supplies. May assist other Terracon environmental service lines on projects. Adheres to strict safety standards.

　　Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

　　Independently perform routine field tasks associated with excavation, including documenting and cataloging, note taking, photographic documentation.

　　Participate in and support routine laboratory tasks including washing and cataloging artifacts, creating inventories, processing records and associated documents.

　　Conduct background research including accessing the Sites Atlas and other on-line information resources.

　　Understands and can help complete curation requirements.

　　Contribute to reporting by creating intelligible, technically appropriate written content.

　　Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

　　Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

　　Requirements:

　　College degree in Anthropology or closely related field.

　　Previous field and laboratory experience including the equivalent of at least one year of full-time job experience.

　　Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

　　Ability to travel overnight, sometimes for multiple consecutive days.

　　Ability to clearly express technical information in written format.

　　Preferred:

　　Graduate degree; demonstrable familiarity with at least one artifact material category; active participation in Texas Archeological Society, Council of Texas Archeologists, or other professional association.Exemption:

　　Non-exempt

　　Requisition ID:

　　26661BR

　　Posting Title:

　　Archeological Technician

　　Employment Type:

　　Part Time, Less than 30 hrs/wk

　　City, State (Office Location):

　　Houston, TX

　　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.

　　Job Category:

　　Technician/Inspector