Requisition Number: IE103700
Interest Category: Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category: Archaeology
Job Title : Archaeological Field Technician
Employment Category/Status: full-time
Type of Position: Temporary
Country: U.S.
State: Virginia
City: Newport News
Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or related field
• University-based archaeological field school or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of equipment and technology used to perform recording of archaeological field data
• Knowledge of basic field excavation techniques
• Knowledge of basic archaeological laboratory techniques
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Extensive manual labor including excavation with shovels, bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs.
• Must have tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrains in a wide range of weather conditions
• Valid driver's license
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
Job Description: AECOM is seeking archaeological technicians for temporary work in the Newport News, Virginia area. Fieldwork is expected to start June 22 and will run six to eight weeks. The project will include Phase II and Phase III work.
An archaeological technician conducts field or lab work with supervision from a field or lab director. He or she keeps records and maintains the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer documentation pertaining to archaeological resources. He or she provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal and/or commercial clients.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Performs fieldwork such as test unit excavation, controlled surface collection, feature excavation, GPS data collection, and artifact recovery
• Performs archaeological documentation such as completing field excavation forms and artifact bag lists, producing field drawings and maps, taking photographs, and recording GPS data
• Provides logistical support to field directors (assembles and maintains equipment, organizes supplies and paperwork, etc.)
• Performs lab work such as artifact washing, artifact labeling, and data entry
• Complies with all AECOM safety standards to ensure a safe work environment for all
• Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
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, had revenue of approximately $19 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2014. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
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