Archaeology Technician

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological fieldwork under the supervision of a Crew Chief, Field Director, or Principal Investigator.
• Support project staff with scientific data collection, calculations, equipment operation, inspections, and project documentation.
• Collect and enter data and apply technical principles and theories under supervision.
• Travel overnight as needed for fieldwork sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalent education and experience in archaeological fieldwork.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and successful pre-employment driving record verification.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience with archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring.
• Completion of an archaeological field school.
• Experience with GPS and GIS technology.
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Work Arrangement

• The posting describes the position as remote, part-time, and on-call, while the work itself primarily consists of field projects requiring overnight travel.
• Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.