Requisition/Vacancy No\. 116729BR
**Position Title** Archaeological Conservator
**Job Category** Sciences
**Business Line** Environment
**Office Region** USA \- Southeast
**Office Location** US \- Germantown, MD \- 12420 Milestone Center Drive
**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 Germantown is seeking an archaeological conservator for upcoming temporary work in our Gaithersburg, MD laboratory\. Work is expected to begin on or around July 6, 2015 and extend through at least the end of August 2015\.
An archaeological conservator performs the conservation of archaeological materials with supervision from the lab director\. He or she keeps records and maintains the relevant documentation to track conservation progress\. He or she provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal and/or commercial clients\.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Performs conservation of archaeological materials \(e\.g\., metals, ceramics, glass, fibers\)
+ Performs documentation of conservation such as completing conservation forms, artifact photography and drawings, and recording conservation data
+ Provides logistical support to lab director and Principal Investigators \(assembles and maintains equipment, organizes supplies and paperwork, etc\.\)
+ 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
**Minimum Requirements**
+ M\.A\. or M\.S\. in Conservation, Anthropology, Archaeology or related field
+ 4\+ years of demonstrated experience in the conservation of archaeological materials in a museum or laboratory setting
+ Knowledge and understanding of equipment and technology used to perform materials conservation and data recordation
+ Experience with the conservation of metallic items, specifically iron and copper alloys
Physical demands and working conditions:
+ Ability to work with conservation\-related chemicals under OSHA guidelines
**Preferred Qualifications** None
**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 to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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