Crew Chief

Description

The Crew Chief will supervise the Field Technicians who will assist with excavation of the cemetery associated with the original Mississippi State Mental Asylum located on the UMMC campus and containing the unmarked graves of over 4,000 individuals. 

The technicians and Crew Chief are responsible for conducting reconnaissance survey, the establishment of grids, artifact collection, test unit and feature excavation and documentation.

Assist with excavation of the cemetery and will include mapping and field photography.   

Conduct testing and data recovery.

Draw features in plan and profile which confirm to mapping conventions.

Complete field forms accurately and concisely. 

Perform lab work and properly label collection bags and samples.

Supervise all Asylum Hill Field Technicians and direct their work.

Must be able to demonstrate the utmost respect for the excavated individuals and their living descendants.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Health and Accident Hazards/Risks

Frequently exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level, exposure to heat and cold.

Might handle or work with potentially dangerous equipment. 

Might work hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field and 5+ years of archaeological field experience.

Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and at least 5+ years of experience preferred.

Education requirements can be substituted for 10+ years of experience in the field of Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of human osteology required. 

Experience: Completion of archaeological field school or equivalent work experience with archaeological fieldwork.

Experience with ArcGIS and Metashape (software) being preferred. 

Previous Crew Chief experience preferred.

Non-degreed candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate 10+ years of experience as an Archaeological Field Technician.