Archaeologist I - Part-Time - As Needed at AECOM in Lexington, KY

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Archaeologist I.

The Archaeologist I will provide field and lab support to cultural resource projects throughout the US. The Archaeologist I 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 pedestrian walkovers, excavation of shovel test pits, test units, and features, and mapping and site documentation. Applicants with experience in archaeological laboratories may also be included in artifact processing tasks.

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, artifact labeling, and copies records for curation.
• Performs manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt.
• Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
• May build or repair field/lab equipment.
• Travel to assembly points for further transportation to job sites is expected. Travel expenses will be compensated for. Additionally, multiple overnight stays at company expense should be anticipated for most project work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field or AS Degree + 2 years of related experience or HS/GED + 4 years of related experience
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Statistical Analysis (ex., SAS or SPSS).
• Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous related internship experience is preferred.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time / as-needed position, based on project needs.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Applicants with archaeological laboratory experience may be invited to participate in additional processing and curation work. This work may require daily commutes (uncompensated) to the archaeological laboratory.
• Multiple overnight stays at company expense should be anticipated for most project work.

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