Now Hiring! Winter Phase III archaeological Data Recovery in Florida!

Looking for Exciting Opportunities in Archaeology? Join Our Team! UES Wants to Work with You — Seasonal Field Archaeologist — for Upcoming Work in Florida. $23-$26/hr.

WHO WE ARE

UES is a leading national engineering firm steeped in culture, with over 4,000 team members across the United States and growing rapidly. Our team members have an unmatched passion for our work and pride in contributing to the growth of the communities we serve, which is derived from strong, meaningful values. We look for individuals who can uphold UES’ core values of STRIVE. As UES continues to grow, our values guide us like a north star. These values demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. Our UES team members are kind, passionate, and driven, creating collaborative workspaces and camaraderie among our team members.

Position

Archaeological field technicians for PHASE III Data Recovery/Mitigative Excavation Near DAytona, volusia COUNTY, Florida

Project Description and Schedule

UES is hiring multiple field technicians to help conduct a Phase III Data Recovery excavation at a precontact habitation site in Volusia County.  This data recovery project is expected to last five weeks with the potential for long-term, permanent employment for the driven, collaborative, and reliable archaeologist. The ideal candidate will have experience with Phase III excavations in the Southeast- with a keen understanding of mitigative methodologies, an understanding of the prehistoric archaeological record of Florida or the Southeast, familiarity with digital data collection, and an appreciation for the importance of efficiency and teamwork in data recovery workflows.

This project-specific work opportunity may develop into career-trajectory placement for the right person. Join our growing team of fun, supportive, and forward-thinking cultural resource professionals!

This work is scheduled to beginning in mid-January 2025 and will last approximately five weeks, potentially leading to additional work opportunities in the region.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this project will be between $23 and $26, commensurate with experience and attitude. UES’ preference is for field techs local to the Daytona area and its vicinity but will consider applications from non-local techs. For non-local techs, UES will provide accommodation near the project area as well as $59 per diem and will provide daily transport to and from the site. Non-local field techs will be responsible for arranging their travel to and from the project area at the beginning and end of the field session. This opportunity is fast approaching so apply today! This project is temporary, but we are looking for the right person to join our team permanently!

Responsibilities

• Careful excavation of 1x1 and 1x2 meter test units under the supervision of a UES field director.
• Excavation and flotation of soil columns from middens and test units.
• Artifact identification
• In-situ excavation and recording of archaeological features
• Record test unit levels and artifact inventories using UES-provided digital data collection systems.
• Perform cursory artifact analysis (e.g., quantification, attribute analysis, photographs, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor associated with test unit excavation, screening, and flotation in a range of environmental conditions.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Basic proficiency in digital field data collection.
• Basic proficiency in navigation/orienting (using a compass and GPS).

Preferred Qualifications

• A BA in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field is preferred but is not necessary if the applicant has one or more years of experience in CRM.
• 3-6 months previous archaeological experience on Phase III surveys in the Florida or the southeast generally.
• Familiarity with precontact and historic artifacts of the Southeastern US.

If interested, please submit a resume/CV with two professional references in an email with the subject heading “Daytona Archaeological Project” to culturalresources@...