Archaeological Technician

Nutter and Associates, Inc. is a small environmental consulting firm with offices in Athens, Georgia and Asheville, NC. We provide a broad range of integrated services, technology and expertise for environmental and land management issues. 

We are currently seeking 3-4 technicians to help complete various archaeological projects in the southeastern region. These projects are expected to last into June 2025. These are full time, temporary 1099 positions. Pay ranges for technician jobs are based on federal GSA rates, dependent on work location (county), and include a $4.93/hr Health & Welfare EO 13706 stipend as well as 11 paid holidays.  Rates start around $24.50/hr for technicians. 

Per Diem and lodging is provided per the GSA rates for these projects. It is not necessary to be local to Athens or Asheville, but residence in the southeast is preferred. Drive time to and from the project area is paid, as well as mileage.

Our current and upcoming projects are Phase I surveys in Cherokee National Forest (Johnson and Carter counties in Tennessee), Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest (various locations in Greene, Putnam, Jasper, and Jones county in Georgia), Bankhead National Forest in Alabama (Bibb county), and Effingham county, Georgia.

Field Technicians

Field Technicians are responsible for assisting the field supervisor in identifying and recording cultural resources in the field. This includes performing pedestrian survey, excavating shovel tests, identifying and documenting cultural materials (artifacts and features), filling out appropriate site forms and monitoring logs, site/artifact photography, and GPS-based data collection.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field
• Field school from an accredited institution or prior professional experience
• Knowledge of standard archaeological field methods for all phases of investigation
• Understanding of the primary themes of prehistory and history in the southeastern US
• Understanding of data collection using handheld GPS units
• Experience reading maps and using a compass; orienteering skills strongly desired.
• Ability to dig, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time, lift at least 40 pounds, walk long distances across challenging terrain, and maintain adequate fitness to perform tasks
• Ability to work outdoors in hot or cold temperatures, in conditions that may include wind, rain, and/or snow

Pay range for this position starts around $24.50/hour and is dependent on experience and education.