Mid-level Archaeologist
$70,000–$85,000 year
HybridTamuning, Tamuning, Guam
Job Summary
Lead fieldwork, archival research, technical report writing, permitting, data collection, and GIS mapping while gathering information for environmental reports. Supervise project personnel across field, office, and laboratory settings, and assist managers in preparing proposal scopes and budgets. Provide specialist technical advice on cultural resource management to clients and liaise with stakeholders, including the Guam Historic Preservation Office. Interpret data, conduct analyses, and ensure compliance with Guam territorial and U.S. federal environmental regulations such as NEPA and NHPA. Manage multiple tasks, communicate priorities, and participate in marketing efforts to pursue new clients. Support cultural resources projects in Guam, Hawaii, and CNMI with flexibility for travel.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field
- 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management with experience working in Guam
- Willingness/ability to travel and conduct fieldwork in Guam, Hawaii and CNMI
- Valid driver's license
- US Citizenship
- Ability to pass background check for DBIDS card to conduct work on military installations
- Experience with Section 106 Consultation with the Guam Historic Preservation Office
- Preparation of Archaeological Monitoring and Data Recovery Plans for Guam and experience on Guam serving as an Archaeological Monitor and preparing Archaeological Monitoring Reports
- 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in the field or in the office
- Relevant field experience in the Pacific Islands (and particularly Guam, CNMI, Hawaii)
- Experience preparing proposals and managing cultural resources tasks, including budgets, scheduling, and scopes of work
- Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; historical archaeology; geoarchaeology)
- Demonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Being innovative and a problem solver
- Experience with cultural consultation and familiarity with CHamoru stakeholders
- Experience working with interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners
- Proven ability to support proposal preparation and win work
- Knowledge of regional and local (e.g. Guam, CNMI, Hawaii) regulations
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- MA/MS/PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, History or related field
- Meets the Secretary of Interior's professional qualification standards in Archaeology
- Experience preparing Archaeological Monitoring and Data Recovery Plans for Guam and experience on Guam serving as an Archaeological Monitor and preparing Archaeological Monitoring Reports
- Relevant field experience in the Pacific Islands (and particularly Guam, CNMI, Hawaii)
- Experience preparing proposals and managing cultural resources tasks, including budgets, scheduling, and scopes of work
- Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; historical archaeology; geoarchaeology)
- Demonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Being innovative and a problem solver
- Experience with cultural consultation and familiarity with CHamoru stakeholders
- Experience working with interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners
- Proven ability to support proposal preparation and win work
- Knowledge of regional and local (e.g. Guam, CNMI, Hawaii) regulations
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