Job Description

Staff Archaeologist / Crew Chief (ARC I)

PAY RANGE: $41,600-$57,000/year

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Staff Archaeologist / Crew Chief. The Staff Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, greater US, and potentially international work, as available. The Staff Archaeologist will have knowledge of field excavation techniques, assist with archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, analyze prehistoric and historic artifacts, and assist in the preparation of compliance reports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation and is well versed in standard archaeological techniques including the excavation of shovel test pits and test units for all phases of archaeological investigations.
• Serves as a Crew Chief and has experience in directing field crews under the guidance of the Field Director and Principal Investigator including scheduling field tasks and instructing others in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods.
• 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.
• Assist in the research for archaeological projects including utilizing GIS, site records, and other data sources.
• Keep records and maintain the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) documentation pertaining to cultural resources.
• Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.
• Assists with the writing of archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms.
• Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers, and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Willingness/ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA, MS, or PhD in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Statistical Analysis (ex., SAS or SPSS).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in related role (e.g., Senior Field Technician).
• Demonstrated experience writing portions of technical reports.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM

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