Mid-level Archaeologist

AECOM • Oakland, CA

19h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM's Cultural Resources team is seeking an experienced Mid-level Archaeologist (Archeologist III) for full-time employment with our Oakland, CA team. This is a hybrid role.
This position is a core member of the Cultural Resources Practice with responsibility for supporting all aspects of project implementation as well as leading teams, tasks and/or full projects. This position may serve as a crew lead, based on work experience and education.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

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 precontact archaeology and cultural resources management.
• Willingness/ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout central and northern California.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a closely related field.
• 6+ years of experience in historic and/or precontact archaeology and cultural resources management.
• Relevant field experience in central and/or northern California and/or Western US.
• Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; historical archaeology).
• Demonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and familiarity with tribal representatives for Northern California.
• Experience leading tasks and/or small projects.
• Knowledge of regional and local (Northern California) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Completing fieldwork (survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring), archival research, technical report writing, and data collection and compilation.
• Gathering data and other information to be used in the preparation of environmental reports.
• Working independently, part of a team, and under supervision of senior staff.
• Ability to lead a team in the field.
• Liaising and developing positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner.
• Drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on analysis.
• Being innovative and a problem solver.
• Handling multiple tasks and communicating priorities to manager.
• Have the flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including occasional travel as needed.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level