Archaeology Technician III

Company Description

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We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

The AECOM Oakland office is seeking an Archaeologist Technician for field work on a project-specific basis.

The candidate should be organized and have good communication skills, in order to work independently during construction monitoring projects, coordinating directly with construction crews and client representatives. Must be able to recognize and identify both prehistoric and historic-era archaeological resources, and be able to describe and record such resources accurately.

Under the supervision of the Field Director or Project Director, will conduct archaeological survey and site delineation. Excavate and document test pits and/or units within survey areas and archaeological sites of the project as directed by the Field/Lab Director and Principal Investigators. Keep legible and understandable field notes. Provide acceptable field and lab-documentation. Wash or otherwise clean, sort, catalog, analyze, and prepare for permanent curation all recovered artifacts as directed by the Field/Lab Director and Principal Investigators. Prepare selected samples for specialized studies as directed by the Field/Lab Director and Principal Investigators. Create electronic spreadsheets, inventories, and provide data entry.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.

• Conducts a variety of standardized tests and may prepare specimens; Sets up and operates standard laboratory testing equipment of moderate complexity.

• Records test data and provides observation and interpretations of it.

• Performs fieldwork, 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.

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 are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM's Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma plus 4 years of archaeological field experience including reconnaissance, survey, testing and site mitigation in the Western United States.

• Must be willing to travel locally to conduct field work.

• The ability and desire to perform extensive fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions on field assignments ranging from several days, weeks, or months at a time will be essential.

• Ability to hike up to 8 - 10 miles per day on a repeated basis necessary for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting specialized artifact analysis preferred.

• Computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills, writing skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are fundamental.

• Attitude and demeanor compatible with collaborative team efforts, ability to professionally interact with clients clearly understanding project approach, and ability to understand expectations of assigned tasks are desired.

Additional Information

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.

• Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $25.00-45.00/hr.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started.

ReqID: J10082599

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid