Senior Project Archaeologist

AECOM•Wilmington, NC

55d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented, Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified Senior Project Archaeologist. The Senior Project Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects for our Germantown, MD office. Travel will be a requirement of the position. The Senior Project Archaeologist will have extensive knowledge of field excavation techniques, implement archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, analyze prehistoric and historic artifacts, and prepare compliance reports.

Requirements

BA/BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field +4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience (e.g., Crew Chief, Field Director).
Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and papers.
Experience with federal and state regulations pertaining to cultural resources in New England.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Experience with Federal clients
Experience with ME, NH, VT, CT, RI, and MA SHPOs
Experience with urban archaeology
Understanding of geomorphology and soil science

Responsibilities

Serves as a Senior Field Director and has extensive experience in directing field crews under the guidance of the Principal Investigator or Project Manager including scheduling work and making individual or team work assignments and leading the instruction of others in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods.
May serve as a Principal Investigator, based on level of experience and project complexity.
Will serve as an archaeological monitor and must be able to generate complete field data records and make field decisions
Assists in the scoping of archaeological projects and utilize GIS, site records, and other data sources to identify locations where sites can occur.
Keep records and maintain the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) documentation pertaining to cultural resources.
Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients.
Supports all phases of archaeological investigation.
Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.
Writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms and makes decisions about project alternatives, NRHP evaluations, and effects on historic properties in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

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.

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