[ShovelBums.Org] 8 Archaeology Field Techs, AECOM Southern California

Position Summary:

Archaeological monitor serving in a field position engaged in archaeological and cultural resource projects throughout California.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Conducts archaeological monitoring as assigned as part of a project.
2. Completes daily reporting logs and contributes to monthly reports. 
3. Occasional writing regarding findings.
4. Assists in report preparation.

Other duties may be assigned; this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

1. A B.S. or B.A. degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or a related field, and one year experience monitoring in California; or An A.S. or A.A. degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or a related field, and four years experience monitoring in California; or Enrollment in upper division classes pursuing a degree in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or a related field, and two years of monitoring experience in California.
2. Must be willing to travel locally to conduct field work.
3. Must be familiar with the use of hand-held sub-meter GPS units
4. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Other job specifications:

-   Part-time variable position employed on an as-needed basis

-   Primary duty will be archaeological monitoring of project construction for desert projects throughout Southern California (Mojave and Colorado Deserts)

-   Must be willing to travel and potentially spend up to several weeks/months in desert environments

-   Other duties may include office and/or lab work associated with cultural resource management

-   Project expenses will be reimbursed

Please provide a cover letter outlining your qualifications and a current resume with references, to Stephanie Jow at stephanie.jow@aecom.com