Archaeology Technician (on call)

AECOM•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Archaeology Technician (Archaeology Technician II) for its San Diego, California office. This part-time, on-call role performs archaeological fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director, and/or Principal Investigator. Workdays and times are determined by project needs. Field projects will primarily take place in the greater San Diego region, and candidates should be based in San Diego or the Bay Area if possible. The role requires flexibility to travel overnight for field sessions. The technician supports project staff through fieldwork and related data tasks, including pedestrian surveys, test excavations, and data recovery. Work may also include collecting data through web-based applications, maintaining field notes and photographs, assisting with field forms, data entry, and preparing site records. Artifact cataloging and analysis may be required as needed. The employee collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision. The position is part of AECOM’s Environment business line, which provides environmental services and technical solutions for clients across a range of sectors and geographies. AECOM describes its work as focused on sustainable solutions and supporting employee growth through technical networks, training, and development opportunities.

Requirements

High school graduate and 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in archaeological fieldwork.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Flexibility to travel overnight for fieldwork sessions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
3 or more years of experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.
Completion of an archaeological field school.
Experience with geospatial technology, including GPS and GIS.
Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
San Diego-based or Bay Area-based candidate, as projects will primarily be in the greater San Diego region.

Responsibilities

Perform archaeological fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director, and/or Principal Investigator.
Perform pedestrian surveys, test excavations, and data recovery.
Collect data using web-based applications and/or record field notes and photographs.
Assist with completing field forms, data entry, and preparing site records.
Catalog and analyze artifacts as needed.
Collect and enter data and apply technical principles and theories under supervision.
Perform a variety of tasks in support of project staff.