Archaeology Technician I

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**Job Description**

AECOM is actively seeking Archaeological Technicians. The Archaeological Technician will provide field and lab support to cultural resource projects throughout the US. The Archaeological Technician will have knowledge of basic field excavation techniques, the ability to process (wash, catalog, and mark) recovered archaeological artifacts, and be able to properly fill out field and laboratory forms and will perform pedestrian walkovers, excavation of shovel test pits, test units, and features, and mapping and site documentation. This position supports Phase I, II, and III field and lab studies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Performs archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation.

+ Works under direction of Crew Chiefs, Field Director, and Principal Investigator.

+ 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.

+ Performs data entry, artifact labeling, and copies records for curation.

+ Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.

+ Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

+ May build or repair field/lab equipment.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ BA or BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.

+ Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.

+ Valid U.S. Drivers License and as a condition of employment, pass AECOMs Motor Vehicle Records review.

+ Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Statistical Analysis (ex., SAS or SPSS).

**Additional Information**

+ Relocation is not available for this position.

+ Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

+ Travel is required for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $18 - $22/hour.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10099312

**Business Line:** Environment

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** East

**Career Area:** Science

**Work Location Model:** Remote