Mid-level Archaeology Technician; on-call

Position: Mid-level Archaeology Technician (on-call)
Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Archaeology Technician (Archaeology Technician III) for immediate employment. This remote opportunity will report to our PNW Cultural Resources team. Candidates should be based in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA due to project needs. This is a part-time, on-call position meaning workdays and times will be determined on an as-needed project basis.

The Archaeological Technician primarily performs fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director and/or Principal Investigator. Field projects will primarily be in Oregon and Washington State. Candidates will need flexibility to travel overnight for field work sessions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff.

* May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisors, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.

* Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.

* Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.

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 graduates plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with archaeological fieldwork in the PNW region.

* Valid Driver's License with a good driving record, as project 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.

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

* Completion of an archaeological field school is high desired.

* Experience with Geospatial technology including GPS and GIS.

* Computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions…