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 🔗Archaeological Field Technician

  • Full Time
  • Temporary
  • Albany, NY
  • $17.65 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Research & Collections
  • Job Qualifications:

    Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field; prior archaeological field experience (field school and/or experience working in CRM); a valid driver’s license; access to reliable transportation or the ability to carpool from the Albany, New York region.

  • How to Apply:

    To apply, please email a cover letter that provides details of prior field experience along with a resume/CV and contact information for at least two references to daria.merwin@nysed.gov. Open until filled.

  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: This position will require up to 80% Statewide travel from April-November.
  • Contact Name: Daria Merwin
  • Application Email: daria.merwin@nysed.gov

Website Cultural Resource Survey Program, New York State Museum

Founded in 1958, the Cultural Resource Survey Program (CRSP) is a program of the New York State Museum’s Research & Collections Division that provides research and assessment of archaeological and architectural resources across the state. Our mission is to conduct cultural resource investigations and assist agencies with their State and Federal historic preservation mandates, and to further our knowledge of New York State’s past

The Cultural Resource Survey Program (CRSP; http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/research-collections/archaeology/crsp) of the New York State Museum is seeking seasonal archaeology field technicians for upcoming projects throughout New York State, including survey and site examination investigations. These are temporary positions, with a term date no later than December 31, 2025.

Duties include: archaeological fieldwork for CRSP projects state-wide (perform reconnaissance survey and site examination and data recovery excavation at archaeological sites to all current Cultural Resource Management [CRM] professional standards; serve as field crew member or as crew chief as assigned; maintain professional field records; ensure proper use of vehicles and equipment; interact with the public). There is also a potential for laboratory work (assist with laboratory artifact processing, including cleaning, organizing, labeling, and cataloging; enter field notes and other data into electronic databases).

Travel Monday through Friday (37.5 hours weekly) is required for nearly all projects, with paid stays in single occupancy hotel rooms and Federal GSA rate per diem (at least $68 per night). Pay ranges from $17.65 to $21.86 per hour, based on education and experience.