Job Information
Terracon Assistant Scientist in Austin, Texas
26933BR
Service Line:
Environmental
Office Name:
Austin
Job Description:
General Responsibilities:
Terracon is seeking part-time, project specific Archeological Technicians in the Austin office. Duties include conducting and participating 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 such as natural resources or other field-related work. Adheres to strict safety standards. Most work will focus in Texas but travel to other states may occur.
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
Independently perform routine field tasks associated with excavation, including documenting and cataloging, note taking, photographic documentation, filling out site forms, etc. 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 Texas 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 professional ethics, confidentiality, and quality standards on all projects.
Requirements:
College degree in Anthropology, Archeology, 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 and sometimes outside the state of Texas.
Ability to clearly express technical information in written format.
Preferred:
Experience with ESRI GIS or equivalent capabilities
Experience with Trimble or other Global Positioning System (GPS)
Experience with fieldwork in multiple regions of Texas
Exemption:
Non-exempt
Requisition ID:
26933BR
Posting Title:
Archeological Field Technician
Employment Type:
Part Time, Less than 30 hrs/wk
City, State (Office Location):
Austin, 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:
Scientist
Expected Salary Range:
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.