[ShovelBums.Org] Archaeological Technician in VA/MD/WV
Requisition/Vacancy No. 154434BR
Position Title Archaeological Technician
Job Category Sciences
Business Line Environment
Country United States of America
State/Province/Region USA – Maryland
City Germantown
Why Choose AECOM? AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees – including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals – serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
About the Business Line
Environment
Our team of environment specialists offers clients expertise in air quality, impact analysis and permitting, environmental health and safety management consulting/due diligence, remediation consulting/engineering and construction/site restoration, specialty and emerging technologies, waste services and water and natural resources.
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented and hardworking Archaeological Technician for immediate employment in the Germantown, MD office. The Archaeologist will provide field and lab support to cultural resource projects throughout the US and potentially international work, as available. The Archaeologist will have knowledge of basic field excavation techniques, the ability to process (wash, catalog and mark) recovered archaeological artifacts, and be able to properly fill out field and laboratory forms and will perform excavation of STPs, test units, and features, as well as mapping and documentation. This position supports Phase I, II, and III field and lab studies.
This position may consist of extensive manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt. The Archaeologist should have the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and must have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions. This is a part-time variable position, meaning work days and times will be determined on an as-needed basis.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
* Performs archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation
* Works under direction of Crew Chiefs, Field Director, and Principal Investigator
* Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
* Responsible for supporting supervisors as needed on a project basis- this could include providing graphic support, writing, travel coordination, project/paperwork organizational support, and pulling together the equipment for field projects as directed by supervisors
* Performs data entry
* Performs artifact labeling
* Copies records for curation
* May build or repair field/lab equipment
* Follows AECOM corporate P&P, including safety plans
* Assumes personal responsibility for furthering education and/or capabilities to ensure career growth (with support and guidance from supervisors)
Minimum Requirements
* BA or BS in Anthropology or related field
* Must have successfully completed an accredited Archaeological Field School
* Must be well versed in standard archaeological techniques to include the excavation of shovel test pits (STPs) and test units for all phases of archaeological investigations
* Must be prepared for field, lab, and office tasks
* Travel will be required as field projects could be located anywhere in the United States
* Must possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
* 1+ year of previous experience in archaeological fieldwork and analysis
* Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station
What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click here at http://www.aecom.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EEO-is-the-Law-poster-supplement.pdf to view the EEO Is The Law poster.
To apply, please visit http://aecom.jobs/germantown-md/archaeological-technician/6615AC9D6B86498DACEF93578067B923/job/