Entry-Level Archaeological Technician

AECOM•Germantown, MD

1h•$21 - $24•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Archaeological Technician. This position will be a remote, part-time position and is expected to begin as soon as possible. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education preferred.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Statistical Analysis (ex., SAS or SPSS).
Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Previous related internship experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.