Archaeology Technician I

Overview

Conduct field excavation, lab analysis, and documentation for archaeological projects.

Key Responsibilities

• fieldwork
• lab analysis
• artifact labeling
• data entry
• equipment repair
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Performs archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation. -Performs artifact labeling. -Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards. -Responsible for supporting supervisors as needed on a project basis- this could include providing graphic support, writing, travel coordination, project/paperwork organizational support, and pulling together the equipment for field projects as directed by supervisors. -Works under direction of Crew Chiefs, Field Director, Lab Supervisor, and Principal Investigator. -Copies records for curation. -Performs data entry. -May build or repair field/lab equipment.

Requirements

• driver's license
• field school
• gps
• total station
• arccollector
• ms office

What You Bring

-The candidate must be prepared for field, lab, and office tasks. -Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review. -The candidate will be well versed in standard archaeological techniques to include the excavation of shovel test pits and test units for all phases of archaeological investigations. -US Citizenship is required for this position. -BS or BA degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education. -Must have successfully completed an accredited archaeological field school. -Flexibility to travel overnight and out of state for up to 3+ months at a time. -Field staff must have the ability to communicate clearly and work well with others. -GPS data collection, Total Station, digital field data collection (ArcCollector, Survey123, Fulcrum, or comparable), MS Office, MS Access.

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Benefits

-Relocation is not available for this position. -Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship is not available for this position.

Security Clearance

-must pass aecom’s motor vehicle records review.