Archaeologist I, Field Technician - McCormick Taylor, Inc.

Company Overview

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.  

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor, Inc.’s (MT) Cultural Resources Group (based out of Harrisburg, PA) is seeking to hire Archeologist I, Field Technician level positions on a temporary, full-time basis to supplement the group’s work for archaeological field investigations in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Projects include various Phase I Archaeological Surveys and Phase II Archaeological Evaluations. 

Hourly rates start at $20.00 per hour and are dependent on experience. 

The work schedule consists of five 8-hour days (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday.  When project travel is required, per diem ($50 per day), individual hotel room accommodations, and travel mileage (dependent) are provided. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive and have access to reliable transportation.

Projects and fieldwork are expected to start by the end of March 2024 and continue until October 2024.  

Responsibilities

• Basic understanding and experience with archaeological excavation and recordation techniques [shovel test pits (STPs), test units (TUs), surface collection, plan and profile drawings, etc.]
• Basic understanding and ability to identify archaeological materials (artifacts, ecofacts, surface features, etc.) and ability to make soil distinctions
• Ability to follow directions of the Field/Lab Director and Principal Investigator
• Ability to provide thorough descriptive information on standardized forms
• Ability to process field data following MT standards. 
• All employees are expected to comply with MT company policies and safety protocols for travel and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2+ years of experience
• In progress or completed a B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology or closely related field
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school
• Possess a valid driver’s license, ability to drive, and have access to reliable transportation
• Possess and/or developing communication and writing skills
• Organized team player able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Candidates should be able to perform all potential field-related activities including strenuous fieldwork in varied weather conditions, hiking, and carrying gear. 
• The ability to travel Monday through Friday to conduct fieldwork is a requirement.  

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. 

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.