I am an Archaeological Field Technician. I found this description while doing a search for potential field work in California. The firm that I work for is much better than what this describes. We are full-time employees, treated with respect, generally properly prepared, and even have health insurance. However, you cannot work in this field without hearing about conditions like this throughout the industry.


What is an Archaeological Technician?

The people who go out into the heat, rain, and snow to survey and record the information needed for compliance reports (for Archaeology and Cultural Resources required under Federal Law) are the true work horses of the Cultural Resource Management Industry. These legions of underpaid and unappreciated people are the "Archaeological Technicians." But, what exactly does it mean to be an "Archaeological Technician?

What is an Archaeological Technician?