LOCATION: KNOXVILLE, TN TITLE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN SCHEDULE (FT/PT): FT (TEMPORARY) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Y POTENTIAL FOR TELEWORK: N  CLEARANCE: N

Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting's core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices in Idaho Falls, ID, Phoenix, AZ (with client site offices at Fort Huachuca and Yuma Proving Ground, AZ), Pinedale, WY, and Alexandria, VA.  North Wind Resource Consulting is a small disadvantaged business.

JOB DESCRIPTION • Excavate STPs. • Identify archaeological sites. • Ensure that data collected is accurate, organized and of high quality. • Demonstrate the ability to accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features. • Take photographs of field work and maintain a daily log of activities. • Record sites to the particular agencies' stipulations and guidelines. • Work well with project members and maintain a high level of communication regarding status of work product. • Operate a Garmin or Trimble GPS unit.​

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 1-year minimum experience of archaeological work experience. 
• The position will require extensive physical exertion, such as walking up to 10 hours a day at speeds of at least 3 mph over steep, uneven, heavily wooded, hostile terrain in outdoor heat /cold stress conditions and weather elements such as wind, snow or rain.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.