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Field Archaeologist
- Actalent (Kansas City, MO)
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Description
• Primary responsibilities include monitoring for cultural resources exposed during construction. • Monitors will also assist with cultural resource surveys, site documentation, mapping and subsurface testing, archaeological feature recovery, and other tasks as required. • Monitors will assist Traditional Cultural Specialists/Tribal monitors to perform their duties as needed. • Job will include daily field work, preparation of daily monitoring report, submission and analysis of geospatial data. • The successful candidate must be proficient with standard Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word/MS Excel) and Adobe Acrobat applications, and have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with ESRI applications and data collection is preferred. • Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work successfully as part of a field team and independently. • Candidate must be able and willing to perform work as described above in remote, rugged, and harsh (very hot/very cold) conditions. • The monitor will need to work as long as the construction crew is performing ground disturbing activities, and this may periodically require long days in the field (12-14 hours). • Candidate must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license. • Candidate must have a reliable vehicle for the duration of the project. • Candidates must live in or be willing to temporarily relocate to the various project sites the are located in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Louisiana and Oklahoma(These are specific locations but depends on which site starts).
Skills
Construction, Agriculture, archaeology, field survey, transmission line construction, pipeline construction, problem management
Top Skills Details
Construction,Agriculture,archaeology,field survey,transmission line construction,pipeline construction,problem management
Additional Skills & Qualifications
We need somebody that has active construction experience. They have to be willing to be away from home for a certain amount of duration.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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