Position Function:
Field technician will be responsible for conducting shovel test survey, archaeological excavation (possible including human burial documentation and recovery), and associated laboratory work, which may include washing, sorting, and cataloging artifacts and bones.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Field technician will be responsible for conducting shovel test survey, archaeological excavation (possible including human burial documentation and recovery), and associated laboratory work, which may include washing, sorting, and cataloging artifacts and bones.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in anthropology and an archaeological field school (or equivalent experience).
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Examples of Working Conditions and Physical Effort. Please edit as necessary.
•No or very limited physical effort required.
•No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
•Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
•No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
•Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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