Archaeology Technician (on call)

AECOM•San Diego, CA

4d•$28 - $32•Remote

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 hours are determined on an as-needed project basis. Field projects will primarily take place in the greater San Diego region, and candidates should ideally be based in San Diego or the Bay Area. The role requires flexibility to travel overnight for fieldwork sessions. The technician supports project staff through field activities such as pedestrian surveys, test excavations, and data recovery, as well as data collection using web-based applications, field notes, and photographs. Additional work may include completing field forms, data entry, preparing site records, and, as needed, artifact cataloging and analysis. The position collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.

Requirements

High school graduate plus 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education in archaeological fieldwork.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records 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.

Responsibilities

Perform fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director, and/or Principal Investigator.
Support project staff with a variety of tasks.
Conduct pedestrian surveys, test excavations, and data recovery.
Collect field data using web-based applications, field notes, and photographs.
Assist with field form completion, data entry, and preparation of site records.
Perform artifact cataloging and analysis as needed.
Collect and enter data and apply technical principles and theories under supervision.