Who We Are:
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.
Who You Are:
Versar Global Solutions is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to support basic fieldwork initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
The Archaeological Field Technician will conduct a variety of basic archaeological fieldwork activities, including extended pedestrian survey, in-field analysis, shovel test pit (STP) excavation, test unit excavation, site documentation, and completion of archaeological site forms. Field Technicians will also provide general administrative and field support, as assigned, for large-block archaeological surveys, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluation projects, testing and evaluation efforts, and data recovery investigations.
What You’ll Bring:
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BA/BS degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
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Successful completion of an archaeological field school.
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Demonstrated experience conducting archaeological surveys and site documentation.
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Fundamental knowledge and experience using GPS/GNSS technology and other field mapping tools.
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Ability to identify and document prehistoric and historic archaeological materials and features.
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Experience conducting shovel test pits (STPs), test unit excavations, and basic artifact and feature analyses.
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Ability to take clear, high-quality field photographs and maintain accurate, detailed field notes.
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Ability to assist crew leaders with archaeological site forms, field records, maps, and other documentation associated with survey and testing projects.
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Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in remote field environments and under variable field conditions.
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Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
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Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
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Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, professionalism, a positive attitude, and flexibility with scheduling and field assignments. Candidates should be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary archaeological crew and demonstrate a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities in the field. Prior archaeological experience in New Mexico and/or far West Texas is preferred but not required.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $18.33/hr
Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company 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 status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Location Requirements
The position will primarily work onsite in El Paso, TX.
Travel and Per Diem
Lodging and per diem are available on a reimbursable basis for qualified candidates whose primary residence is outside the El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, areas. Field assignments may involve extended travel and work on large-block survey, NRHP evaluation, testing, monitoring, and data recovery projects throughout the region.
EEO Commitment
Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.
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