Archaeologist II
San Diego, CA
Salary Range: $70,000 – $76,000/per year
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AECOM is seeking a mid- level Archaeologist II for full-time employment in our San Diego, CA office. The Archaeologist is a core member of the Cultural Resources Practice with responsibility for successfully executing all aspects of project implementation. This is a full-time, salaried position that will report to the Cultural Resources Team Manager. The Archaeologist may serve as a Field Director, based on work experience and education.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Fieldwork (survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring), archival research, technical report writing, state and federal archaeological permitting, data collection and compilation, and GIS mapping.
- Gathering data and other information to be used in the preparation of environmental reports.
- Providing specialist technical advice on cultural resource management to clients.
- Liaising and developing positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Basic knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner.
- Drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on analysis.
- Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Working independently and as part of a team under the supervision of a senior archaeologist.
- Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including occasional travel.
- Being innovative and a problem solver.
- Handling multiple tasks and communicating priorities to manager.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field.
- 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management.
- Willingness/ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Southern California.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MA/MS in Anthropology, Archaeology, History or related field.
- 4 years of experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management.
- Meets the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology.
- Relevant field experience in San Diego and/or Southern California.
- Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; historical archaeology).
- Demonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with tribal consultation and familiarity with tribal representatives for Southern California.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners.
- Knowledge of regional and local (Southern California) regulations.
Additional information
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.