# Entry-Level Archaeological Technician

**Company**: AECOM
**Location**: Germantown, MD
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: part-time
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Archaeological Technician for a remote, part-time position. The successful candidate will provide field and lab support to cultural resource projects throughout the US.

The Archaeological Technician will have knowledge of basic field excavation techniques, the ability to process recovered archaeological artifacts, and be able to properly fill out field and laboratory forms. Responsibilities include:

- Performing archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and documentation

- Working under the direction of Crew Chiefs, Field Director, and Principal Investigator

- Collaborating with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure projects meet AECOM quality standards

- Supporting supervisors on a project basis, including providing graphic support, writing, travel coordination, and project paperwork organizational support

- Performing data entry, artifact labeling, and copying records for curation

- Performing manual labor, including excavation with shovels and moving wheelbarrows filled with dirt

- Lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and working in outdoor environments with varying terrain and weather conditions

The ideal candidate will have:

- A high school diploma

- A valid U.S. driver's license

- U.S. citizenship

Preferred qualifications include:

- A BA or BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field

- Experience with GIS, GPS, Total Station, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and statistical analysis software

- Completion of a university-based archaeological field school

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Previous related internship experience

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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## Skills

### Required
- field excavation techniques
- artifact processing
- field and laboratory forms
- data entry
- artifact labeling

### Nice to have
- GIS
- GPS
- Total Station
- Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- statistical analysis software
- archaeological field school

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