Archaeology jobs (& Midwest work)

Posted by Inby from ppp03.nwnetwork.net on June 15, 2001 at 17:19:17:

Thought these might be useful links to anyone looking for a dig job or just interested in goings-on. Also is info on summer archaeology work in Iowa...

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Large Scale Archaeological Survey Project Starting July 5, 2001 in Iowa
The General Contracts Program (GCP) of the Office of the State
Archaeologist (OSA) at The University of Iowa seeks one (1) crew chief and
eight (8) Archaeological Technicians to work for 16 weeks out of our Iowa
City, Iowa office. These are project-specific temporary appointments
(hourly) expected to last four months. Rate of pay is dependent upon
education and experience but we expect to pay $12.00/hour for crew chief
and $10.00/hour for technicians to those individuals with an undergraduate
degree in Anthropology or closely related field, an archaeological field
school, and appropriate prior "Phase I" (intensive survey) experience. Per
diem including single occupancy motel room and food allowance ($26/day) is
provided to technicians as a cash advance at the beginning of each shift.
No overtime is expected but is paid at time-and-one-half if incurred.
Worker's comp insurance provided.

Project crew chief will work independently under the direction of the
project archaeologist and be responsible primarily for GPS navigation of
the project corridor and documentation of landscape and site
characteristics. Excellent organizational skills a must. Crew chiefs
must be licensed and adequately trained to safely operate state vehicles
including large passenger vans and must have a good driving record.

Archaeological Technicians will work under the direct supervision of the
project crew chiefs and the project archaeologist and perform a variety of
archaeological tasks. These include, but are not limited to, surface
walkover and subsurface bucket auger, shovel, and/or post-hole survey to
discover and delineate site boundaries and assisting in the mapping and
documentation of these locations.

It is imperative that all applicants be experienced in the recognition of
the range of prehistoric and historic archaeological materials typically
found at Midwestern archaeological sites and be physically fit and able to
work eight hour days for 10-day shifts in a variety of Summer and Fall
outdoor field conditions. Much of the work will take place in agricultural
fields, but a variety of vegetation and landscape conditions will be
encountered. Individuals must be able to carry and use hand excavation
equipment, walk long distances, climb fences, and ride in state vehicles.
Stooping, bending and lifting are essential functions of this position.
Transportation to Iowa City is the responsibility of the applicant. All
pertinent University of Iowa workplace policies will apply.

In accordance with University of Iowa policies, qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin (EOE/AA).

Employment on this project will be offered to qualified applicants on a
first-come, first-serve basis--July 5th is a firm start date--we are
looking for individuals who can commit to 16 weeks; additional lab and
reporting time possible for selected crew members.

Send resume and references to:

Tim Weitzel, Project Archaeologist
Office of the State Archaeologist
700 Clinton Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1030

E-mail transmission preferred, send to : Tim-Weitzel@uiowa.edu

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