Archaeology Technician I (Part-Time / As-Needed)

AECOM • Raleigh, NC

2h • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Archaeology Technician I to provide field and laboratory support for cultural resource projects throughout the United States. The position involves basic archaeological field excavation, artifact processing, completion of field and laboratory forms, pedestrian surveys, shovel test pits, test units and feature excavation, mapping, and site documentation. Applicants with archaeological laboratory experience may also assist with artifact processing and curation.

The role works under the direction of Crew Chiefs, a Field Director, and a Principal Investigator, and collaborates with technical field, laboratory, office, management, and administrative staff to help ensure projects meet AECOM quality standards. Project-based support may include graphic work, writing, travel coordination, organizing project paperwork, and preparing field equipment. The position is part-time and as-needed, depending on project needs. Travel to assembly points and project sites is expected, including multiple overnight stays for most projects; travel expenses and overnight stays are covered as described in the posting. Laboratory work may require daily, uncompensated commutes to AECOM’s archaeological laboratory in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerance for outdoor work, including prolonged walking or standing on varied terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• 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 and excavate shovel test pits, test units, and features.
• Process recovered archaeological artifacts, including washing, cataloging, and marking them.
• Complete field and laboratory forms, map sites, and prepare site documentation.
• 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 support AECOM quality standards.
• Support supervisors on a project basis with graphic work, writing, travel coordination, project and paperwork organization, and field equipment preparation as directed.
• Perform data entry, label artifacts, and copy records for curation.
• Perform manual labor, including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
• Travel to assembly points and job sites; anticipate overnight stays for most project work.
• Build or repair field or laboratory equipment as needed.

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; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Travel expenses for travel to job sites will be compensated.
• Overnight stays for project work are at company expense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED