Archaeology Technician III

AECOM is seeking an Archaeological Technician III for our Mount Laurel, NJ office to provide field and lab support to cultural resource projects throughout the US, though work is initially planned to be based in Philadelphia, PA.

The Archaeological Technician III will have knowledge of and be able to supervise basic field excavation techniques, the ability to identify Precontact and Historical artifacts, process (wash, catalog and mark) recovered archaeological artifacts, be able to properly fill out field and laboratory forms and be able to draw accurate profiles and plan views. They will perform excavation of STPs, test units, and features, as well as mapping and documentation with minimal guidance. They will need experience in urban environments and experience monitoring heavy machinery. This position supports Phase I, II, and III field and lab studies.

This position may consist of extensive manual labor including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt. The Archaeological Technician III must have the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and must have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions. Responsibilities will include:

• Performs and supervises archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation.
• Works under direction of Field Director, Lab Supervisor, 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 project 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.
• Performs artifact labeling.
• Copies records for curation.
• Build or repair field/lab equipment.