Assistant Archaeologist 2

GAI Consultants•Homestead, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants is currently hiring an Assistant Archaeologist 2 to support various field projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. These employees will be responsible for identifying, excavating, and recording potential sites, washing and/or processing artifacts for laboratory analysis, and assisting with various laboratory tasks associated with post field activities in accordance with state and federal archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase III, historic and/or prehistoric investigations. Pre-employment drug testing is required for the above opportunities.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or a related field (completion of academic field school preferred).
Minimum one to three years CRM experience in North America preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel (required) and with independent means of transportation (preferred).
Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques, artifact identification, data recording, mapping, and surveying.
Use fine motor skills to handle delicate objects, write by hand, feel sharp objects, and reach with hands/arms.
Possess satisfactory close range vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Talk, hear, taste or smell.
Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
Hike over various types of terrain while carrying up to 25lbs of gear.
Extensively dig/shovel and screen soils for artifact recovery.
Manually clear brush/vegetation from testing locations.
Work outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2 to 3 Years of Experience.
A.A. or B.A./B.S. Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or associated degree; enrolled in field school; or equivalent skills and experience.
Technical Responsibilities Primarily field position; excavation skills; basic knowledge of soils; accurate note taking and completion of field forms; sketch maps; basic photography; basic compass/navigation skills.
Employee responsible for obtaining their basic field kits; must possess steel toed shoes; responsibility for maintaining and upkeep of company issued field equipment.
Project and Task Management Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Nice To Haves

Completion of academic field school preferred.
Minimum one to three years CRM experience in North America preferred.
Independent means of transportation (preferred).

Responsibilities

Follow required health and safety policies as specified by GAI, client, and OSHA.
Maintain appropriate level of client confidentiality.
Excavate, screen, and collect archaeological materials in accordance with state and/or federal archaeological standards.
Identify and record any archaeological features and structures within project study areas.
Accurately document and map survey areas, testing locations, excavations, and any observable cultural resources.
Accurately complete paper and/or electronic field forms.
Record soil color and type using a Munsell soil chart.
Use a compass for basic orienteering within the project vicinity.
Manually remove brush/vegetation when necessary.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Hike, off-trail and over occasionally rugged terrain, while carrying tools and equipment.
Perform any and all other duties assigned by supervisor.
Coach/Mentor less experienced staff.
May be required to lead a small crew.
Responsible for staying on budget and schedule.
Discusses work performance of technicians with Managers.
Ability to work with or without a supervisor present.
Ability to take direction from a leader.
Possess oral and written communication skills.
Interacts with well with other staff.
Ability to function positively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, coworkers and with lesser experienced personnel.
Ability to convey field results clearly and concisely to senior level cultural resources staff.