On Call Archaeology Field Technician

This Opportunity 
WSP is currently initiating a search for an On Call Archaeology Field Technician 
for exciting projects in the Herndon, VA and Washington, DC area.  Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Cultural Resource Team and become a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s 
objectives and solves their cultural resource challenges.

WSP is currently looking to fill an hourly, project-based position. This position will work with senior 
archaeologists, field supervisors, architectural historians, and other environmental staff to 
expand existing and new client relationships and contribute to WSP’s capacity and 
reputation in the environmental and engineering marketplace. Compensation will be 
commensurate with credentials and experience. 

The successful candidate will work with environmental and heritage/cultural resources 
specialists throughout the Mid Atlantic. Current and upcoming archaeological project 
contributions are needed in Virginia. This position is expected to take an active role in 
conducting fieldwork and supporting the collection and preparation of digital data for 
reporting findings. The successful candidate will have experience with field survey, 
including the excavation of shovel test pits, and the logging of soils and collection and 
logging of artifacts. Experience in the Eastern US is preferred but not required.  

Your Impact 
• Assist with field projects during all phases of archaeological testing (primarily Phase 
I and II) by performing pedestrian reconnaissance, shovel tests, test unit excavation 
supervised by a Field Director 
• Document findings through detailed note taking including Munsell soil descriptions 
and completing field forms 
• Collect and log prehistoric and historic artifacts 
• Work as part of a team 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and 
adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures 
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are 

Required Qualifications 
• Undergraduate coursework in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or 
related field 
• Archaeological field school – can be substituted by 3 month’s professional 
experience or completion of an Archeological Technician Certification program 
• 0-2 years of experience in performing cultural resources services in a field, office, or 
laboratory setting 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment 
• Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills 
• Self-motivated, physically able to conduct all aspects of fieldwork in all weather 
conditions, and be able to follow instructions 
• Ability to perform Phase I survey and carry up to 25 lbs. of personal gear and 
company equipment 
• Experience identifying and analyzing a wide variety of archaeological materials from 
prehistoric and historic-period archaeological sites in the field 
Preferred Qualifications 
• B.A./B.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field 
• 0-2 years of previous field work experience in the eastern US 
• Willingness to travel to remote project sites with overnight stay 
• Reliable transportation for travel to projects inside and outside of Virginia; project 
travel is reimbursed in accordance with company policy. 
• Experience washing and labeling artifact collections

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 
 

Compensation:
Expected Salary:  $23.66-29.62 
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it 
might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, 
experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 
geographic location. 

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on 
circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, 
and/or federal law. 
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