Archaeological Field Director - Orlando, FL
Qualifications: The minimum requirements for the position of Field Director are:
- B.A. in Anthropology/Archaeology or closely related field and at least three years of supervisory experience. An MA is preferred as the Field Director will be responsible for authoring sections of technical reports and preparing site summaries.
- Good writing skills and familiarity with ARC GIS is essential as the Field Director will be on a Principal Investigator career track.
- Knowledge of IBM-compatible computers and Microsoft Windows/Office software applications required.
- Individual must have ample organizational skills, ability to manage time-critical situations in order to fulfill deadline requirements, and strong ability to work in team situations.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical reports, guidance manuals, regulatory documents, field notes, and/or tables.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and perform field investigation activities that could potentially require strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions. Standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate collecting site information; negotiating difficult terrain for extended periods of time performing field surveys, lifting and/or carrying field equipment and other items weighing up to 40 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy) and hazards.
- It is anticipated that the employee will be in a field setting approximately 75 precent of the time. When fieldwork is not required some flexibility for work at home is offered.
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