Archaeology Technician

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Archaeology Technician (Archaeology Technician II) to join our Cultural Resource team. This is a remote opportunity that can be based in Phoenix, AZ or Albuquerque, NM and will report to our Phoenix Cultural Resources team.

* This is a part-time, on-call position meaning workdays and times will be determined on an as-needed basis. Candidates could work on various cultural resource survey, and archaeological monitoring and excavation projects.

The Archaeological Technician primarily performs fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director and/or Principal Investigator, but could include tasks in a laboratory setting under the direction of a laboratory manager. Field projects will primarily be located in New Mexico and Arizona, but opportunities for work in other states may be available. Candidates will need flexibility to travel overnight for field work sessions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Working collaboratively with guidance on how to complete work activities that are unfamiliar.

* Conducting cultural resource surveys and archaeological monitoring and excavations.

* Documenting archaeological and historical resources; must be able to take accurate field notes and complete forms.

* Using digital devices to record field data.

* Using a digital camera to photo-document artifacts, features, and sites and keeping an accurate photo log.

* Processing artifacts (washing, labeling, and cataloging).

* Consulting with a supervisor about unusual problems.

About AECOM's Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world's most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School graduate + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in archaeological fieldwork.

* Valid Driver's License with a good driving record as travel will be required for this role.

* Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.

* 3+ years of experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.

* Previous technician experience in Arizona and New Mexico is highly desired.

* Completion of an archaeological field school is high desired.

* Knowledge of field survey and excavation techniques, ability to process (wash, catalog, and label) recovered archaeological artifacts, properly fill out field and laboratory forms.

* Knowledge and understanding of equipment and technology used to collect and record archaeological data, including GPS applications and Microsoft applications.

* Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to follow specific instructions.

* Excellent work ethic and team-player attitude.

* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with other project staff.

* General familiarity with cultural resource management protocols and processes, including compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act.

* Some experience with conducting laboratory analysis of both prehistoric and historic material.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM…