[ShovelBums.Org] Atkins: 2 Postings (Field Tech/Lab Tech)
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I have recently joined your group on Yahoo. I am aRecruiting Manager at Atkins and need 2 positions posted.
1) Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering,construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, andprogram management services to public and private clients across the UnitedStates for more than 50 years.
Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and designconsultancy and one of the world’s largest design firms with nearly 18,000employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond tothe most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects andthe urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter tojoin our Austin, TXCultural Resources Group as a Field Technician-Archaeology.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE:
Field technicians will work underthe supervision of the Field Coordinator, Project Archaeologist, and/or CrewChief to conduct archaeological surveys (Phase I), participate in excavations(Phase II and III), and document findings.
JOB DUTIES:
Job duties include pedestrian survey, shovel testing, monitoring,NRHP eligibility testing, and mitigation. Technicians will be responsible forkeeping accurate and comprehensive field notes, photo documenting artifacts,projects areas, and sites, collecting and processing artifacts, documentingshovel tests and site locations using a Trimble, and maintaining tools andequipment in good order. Field technicians may be asked to wash and catalogartifacts, enter data into Excel and/or Access, assist with report writing,proposals, and scopes-of-work and budgets, utilize analytical ability such asis required to research technical or scientific information, verifymeasurements and process data as prescribed and perform such other duties asthe supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. Qualified applicants mayhave the opportunity to advance as Crew Chiefs or Project Archaeologists.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closelyrelated field and at least an Archaeology Field School are required. Fieldtechnicians with at least six months of previous experience, familiarity with awide variety of artifact and site types, familiarity with basic laboratoryprocedures, and knowledge of applicable state and Federal requirements(especially Section 106), are preferred. Technicians with knowledge of curationstandards in Texas and other states, experience with artifactprocessing/cataloging/labeling/curation/analysis are desirable. Experience inthe following states/region are preferred: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma,Arkansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
All candidates should demonstrate basic knowledge ofarchaeological survey and excavation techniques, laboratory methods, and basicartifact classifications, as required by the project; possess the ability toexamine and evaluate the condition of artifacts and sites, describe facts andevents accurately, write neatly and legibly, and track and maintain artifactprovenience throughout all stages of collection/processing/analysis/curation;follow instructions precisely and pay close attention to detail; communicatetechnical information effectively; and establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with others. When conducting fieldwork, candidates must haveability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, walklong distances, and carry up to 40 pounds of equipment, stoop, and squat. Ifthe position requires driving company vehicle, the incumbent must have a validdriver’s license and a driving record that meets company policy. All candidatesmust pass a drug screen and background check.
Local candidates will only be considered.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package whichincludes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX,dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuablevoluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k)with employer match; professional and career development opportunities throughour corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program;and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tirelesspursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-freeemployer committed to diversity in the workplace.EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here: http://axis.na.atkinsglobal.com/na/aboutus/CorporateAdministration/Documents/EEO_Statement.pdf
2) Atkinshas been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction,environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program managementservices to public and private clients across the United States for more than50 years.
Globally, Atkins is the largestUK-based engineering and design consultancy and one of the world’s largestdesign firms with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth andbreadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging andtime-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carboneconomy.
Atkins seeks an energetic andhighly motivated self-starter to join our Austin, TX Cultural ResourcesGroup as a Lab Technician-Archaeology.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE:
Laboratory technicianswill work under the supervision of the Laboratory Director or Senior Lab Techto process, catalog, and analyze artifacts, and prepare artifacts and recordsfor permanent curation. Laboratory projects run on normal business hours (M-F,8-5) out of our Austin, TX office. No lodging, meal reimbursement, or overtimeis available for laboratory projects. Lab techs may also have the opportunityto participate in field work.
JOB DUTIES:
Duties will include washing and/or drybrushing artifacts; sorting,counting, weighing, and cataloging artifacts by class; data entry into Exceland/or Access databases; conducting analysis of prehistoric and historicartifacts such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains; and assisting withsampling, processing, and analysis of special samples, such as flotationsamples. Curation preparation will include artifact labeling, rebagging, andretagging. Additionally, lab techs will maintain accurate laboratory recordsand maintain project filing systems, organize and perform quality control onfield and laboratory records, label records, and process field photographs forcuration. Laboratory techs may be asked to assist in fieldwork; help maintaintools and equipment in good order; assist with writing reports (including artifactanalysis write-ups), proposals, and scopes-of-work and budgets, and performsuch other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
ABachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field and atleast an Archaeology Field School are required. All candidates shoulddemonstrate basic knowledge of archaeological survey and excavation techniques,laboratory methods, and basic artifact classifications, as required by theproject; possess the ability to examine and evaluate the condition of artifactsand sites, describe facts and events accurately, write neatly and legibly, andtrack and maintain artifact provenience throughout all stages ofcollection/processing/analysis/curation; follow instructions precisely and payclose attention to detail; communicate technical information effectively; andestablish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Laboratorytechs with knowledge of curation standards in Texas and other states,experience with artifact processing/cataloging/labeling/curation/analysis, andsome field experience are preferred. For lab technicians, expertise in aparticular area of artifact analysis (prehistoric or historic) is highlydesirable.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Lab technicians with expertise in a particular area of artifactanalysis (prehistoric or historic) is highly desirable.
Local candidates will only be considered.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package whichincludes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX,dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuablevoluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k)with employer match; professional and career development opportunities throughour corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursementprogram; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, andtireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity,drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here: http://axis.na.atkinsglobal.com/na/aboutus/CorporateAdministration/Documents/EEO_Statement.pdf
Thank you,
Elaina AcebalRecruiting ManagerAtkins