Mid-level Archaeologist

AECOM•Tamuning, GU

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Archaeologist III for full-time employment in our Guam office. The Archaeologist is a core member of the Cultural Resources Practice with responsibility for successfully executing all aspects of project implementation. This is a full-time, salaried position that will report to the Honolulu AECOM Environmental Planning Technical Team Manager located in Honolulu. The candidate may serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator, based on work experience and education. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leading fieldwork (survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring), archival research, technical report writing, state and federal archaeological permitting, data collection and compilation, and GIS mapping. Gathering data and other information to be used in the preparation of environmental reports. Working both independently and under supervision of senior staff. Supervising project personnel in the field, office, and laboratory, as needed. Assisting project managers and preparing proposal scopes and budgets. Providing specialist technical advice on cultural resource management to clients. Liaising and developing positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Working understanding of, and positive relationship with, Guam Historic Preservation Office; knowledge of the locally specific requirements and expectations for cultural resources project reviews and other matters that may involve consultation with them. Knowledge of Guam territorial and U.S. federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on analysis. Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and territorial and federal regulations to ensure compliance. Handling multiple tasks and communicating priorities to Managers. Participating in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new clients and projects. Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including travel. Interest and ability to support cultural resources projects outside Guam (especially in CNMI and Hawaiian Islands but also potentially international or other Pacific locations).

Requirements

BA/BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field
4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management with experience working in Guam
Willingness/ability to travel and conduct fieldwork in Guam, Hawaii and CNMI
Valid driver’s license is required
US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

MA/MS/PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, History or related field
Meets the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology
Ability to pass background check for DBIDS card to conduct work on military installations
Experience with Section 106 Consultation with the Guam Historic Preservation Office
Preparation of Archaeological Monitoring and Data Recovery Plans for Guam and experience on Guam serving as an Archaeological Monitor and preparing Archaeological Monitoring Reports
3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in the field or in the office
Relevant field experience in the Pacific Islands (and particularly Guam, CNMI, Hawaii)
Experience preparing proposals and managing cultural resources tasks, including budgets, scheduling, and scopes of work
Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; historical archaeology; geoarchaeology)
Demonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner
Working independently and as part of a team
Being innovative and a problem solver
Experience with cultural consultation and familiarity with CHamoru stakeholders
Experience working with interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners
Proven ability to support proposal preparation and win work
Knowledge of regional and local (e.g. Guam, CNMI, Hawaii) regulations

Responsibilities

Leading fieldwork (survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring)
Archival research
Technical report writing
State and federal archaeological permitting
Data collection and compilation
GIS mapping
Gathering data and other information to be used in the preparation of environmental reports
Working both independently and under supervision of senior staff
Supervising project personnel in the field, office, and laboratory, as needed
Assisting project managers and preparing proposal scopes and budgets
Providing specialist technical advice on cultural resource management to clients
Liaising and developing positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Working understanding of, and positive relationship with, Guam Historic Preservation Office; knowledge of the locally specific requirements and expectations for cultural resources project reviews and other matters that may involve consultation with them
Knowledge of Guam territorial and U.S. federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
Drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on analysis
Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and territorial and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Handling multiple tasks and communicating priorities to Managers
Participating in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new clients and projects
Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including travel
Interest and ability to support cultural resources projects outside Guam (especially in CNMI and Hawaiian Islands but also potentially international or other Pacific locations)