Archaeologist I - Part-Time - As Needed

AECOM • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Archaeologist I to provide field and laboratory support for cultural resource projects throughout the United States. The role involves archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation, including pedestrian surveys, shovel test pits, test units and features, mapping, and site documentation. Laboratory tasks may include washing, cataloging, marking, labeling, and processing artifacts, as well as preparing records for curation. Candidates with archaeological laboratory experience may be invited to take on additional artifact processing and curation work, which may require daily, uncompensated commutes to the laboratory.

The Archaeologist I works under the direction of Crew Chiefs, a Field Director, and a Principal Investigator, coordinating with technical field, laboratory, office, management, and administrative staff to help meet AECOM quality standards. Project-based support may include graphic assistance, writing, travel coordination, organizing project paperwork, and assembling field equipment. The role may also involve data entry, manual excavation, moving wheelbarrows of dirt, and building or repairing field or laboratory equipment.

Travel to assembly points and project sites is expected, and travel expenses are compensated. Multiple overnight stays at company expense should be anticipated for most project work. This is a part-time, as-needed position based on project needs. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Selected candidates must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field; or an Associate of Science degree plus 2 years of related experience; or a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of related experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required for visiting project sites, clients, and AECOM offices.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate outdoor work, including prolonged walking or standing on varied terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, or statistical analysis tools such as SAS or SPSS.
• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous related internship experience.
• Archaeological laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation.
• Conduct pedestrian walkovers, excavate shovel test pits, test units, and features, and complete mapping and site documentation.
• Process archaeological artifacts, including washing, cataloging, marking, labeling, and preparing records for curation.
• Enter data and copy records for curation.
• Work under the direction of Crew Chiefs, the Field Director, and the Principal Investigator.
• Coordinate with technical field, laboratory, office, management, and administrative staff to help ensure projects meet AECOM quality standards.
• Support supervisors on a project basis with graphic support, writing, travel coordination, paperwork organization, and field-equipment preparation as directed.
• Perform manual labor, including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
• Build or repair field or laboratory equipment as needed.
• Travel to assembly points and project sites; anticipate overnight stays for most project work.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; 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.
• Travel expenses for project work are compensated; multiple overnight stays are at company expense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level