Mid-level Archaeology Technician

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 Cultural Resources team in Portland.

* This is a part-time, on-call position meaning workdays and times will be determined on an as-needed project basis.

Archaeological Technician's 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, and candidates should be in the Portland, OR and/or Vancouver, WA area. Candidates will need flexibility to travel overnight for field work sessions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Conduct all aspects of archaeological field work, including survey, site recordation, site testing, monitoring, and data recovery. Must be familiar with standard archaeological techniques for all phases of archaeological investigations.

* Assist with documentation and mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data.

* Assist with technical research and writing for reporting efforts.

* Analyze and document prehistoric and historic sites and artifacts.

* Works with the technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards.

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 plus 4 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.

* 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 highly desired.

* Experience with Geospatial technology including GPS and GIS.

* Computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

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 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 throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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