Archaeologist II at AECOM Wilmington, NC

Archaeologist II – Wilmington, NC.

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Project Archaeologist / Field Director. The Project Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, greater US, and potentially international work, as available.

• Serve as a Field Director and direct field crews under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, scheduling work and making individual or team assignments.
• Assist in scoping archaeological projects and utilize GIS, site records, and other data sources to identify potential site locations.
• Keep records and maintain State Historic Preservation Officer documentation pertaining to cultural resources.
• Provide regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Support all phases of archaeological investigation.
• Collect information, observe, interview, and review documents to make judgments.
• Write archaeological reports, prepare site forms, and assist the Principal Investigator with decisions about project alternatives, NRHP evaluations, and effects on historic properties.
• Work with technical field, laboratory, and office staff, managers, and administrative staff to ensure projects meet AECOM quality standards.
• Perform manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
• Perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in a variety of weather conditions.

• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• BA/BS with 2 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience (e.g., Crew Chief).
• GIS Experience.

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
• MA, MS, or PhD in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and Statistical Analysis (e.g., SAS or SPSS).
• Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and papers.

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

Estimated range: $57,000.00 – $70,000.00, or $60,000 – $85,000 annually based on location and qualifications.

Hybrid – Wilmington, NC.

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