Part-Time Archaeology Technician

AECOM is seeking an entry-level Archaeology Technician for immediate employment. This remote opportunity will report to our Portland and or/ Chico, CA offices. This is a part-time, on-call position meaning workdays and times will be determined on an as-needed project basis. The Archaeological Technician primarily performs fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director and/or Principal Investigator. Field projects will primarily be located in the PNW (Oregon and Washington State). Candidates will need flexibility to travel overnight for field work sessions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff.
• May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, 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.
• Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.
• Performs routine fieldwork as a trainee (such as environmental sampling, assisting with calculations, and operations, maintenance and inspection of equipment of client site), working under close supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate.
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record as travel will be required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.
• Completion of an archaeological field school is high desired.
• Experience with Geospatial technology including GPS and GIS.
• Computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

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