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AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Archaeologist III for full-time employment in our Guam 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 Honolulu AECOM Environmental Planning Technical Team Manager located in Honolulu. The candidate may serve as a Field Director or Principal Investigator, based on work experience and education.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading 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.
• Working both independently and under supervision of senior staff.
• Supervising project personnel in the field, office, and laboratory, as needed.
• Assisting project managers and preparing proposal scopes and budgets.
• Providing specialist technical advice on cultural resource management to clients.
• Liaising and developing positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Working understanding of, and positive relationship with, Guam Historic Preservation Office; knowledge of the locally specific requirements and expectations for cultural resources project reviews and other matters that may involve consultation with them.
• Knowledge of Guam territorial and U.S. federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
• Drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on analysis.
• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and territorial and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Handling multiple tasks and communicating priorities to Managers.
• Participating in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new clients and projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including travel. Interest and ability to support cultural resources projects outside Guam (especially in CNMI and Hawaiian Islands but also potentially international or other Pacific locations).

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 span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems. 

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• MA/MS/PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, History or related field.
• Meets the Secretary of Interior's professional qualification standards in Archaeology.
• 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.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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