Archaeology Technician

AECOM•Portland, OR

2d•$22 - $33•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Archaeology Technician II for immediate employment in our Portland, OR office. This is a remote, part-time, on-call position, meaning workdays and times will be determined on an as-needed basis. The Archaeology Technician primarily performs fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director and/or Principal Investigator. Field projects will primarily be in the PNW (Oregon and Washington State) with the opportunity for additional projects as they present. Candidates will need flexibility to travel overnight for field work sessions.

Requirements

High School graduate + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in archaeological fieldwork.
Valid US Driver's License and pre-employment driving record verification are required.
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
3+ years of experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.
Completion of an archaeological field school is highly desired.
Experience with Geospatial technology including GPS and GIS.
Computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff.
May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.
Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.