Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 1

GAI Consultants•Homestead, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking an Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 1 to support various projects across the mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions. This technician will be responsible for identifying, excavating, and recording potential sites following state archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase III, historical and/or prehistoric investigations. The role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions, hiking off-trail while carrying tools and equipment, and manually removing brush/vegetation when necessary. This is primarily a field position requiring accurate note-taking, completion of field forms, sketch maps, basic photography, and basic compass/navigation skills. The employee is responsible for obtaining their basic field kits and must possess steel-toed shoes, as well as maintain company-issued field equipment. The position requires close supervision and the ability to take direction from a leader, with basic oral and written communication skills and the ability to function positively in a team environment.

Requirements

Minimum 1 to 2 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.
Excavation skills.
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.
Possess basic oral and written communication skills.
Interacts well with other staff.
Ability to function positively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the weekdays and occasional weekend travel and/or work.
Able to do physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

Identifying, excavating, and recording potential sites following state archaeological standards.
Conducting Phase I through Phase III, historical and/or prehistoric investigations.
Following required health and safety policies as specified by GAI, client, and OSHA.
Maintaining appropriate level of client confidentiality.
Excavating, screening, and collecting archaeological materials in accordance with state archaeological standards.
Identifying and recording any archaeological features and structures within project right-of-way.
Photographing and mapping survey areas, testing locations, excavations, and any observable cultural resources.
Accurately completing paper and/or electronic field forms.
Recording soils using a Munsell soil chart.
Using a compass for basic orienteering within the project vicinity.
Manually removing brush/vegetation when necessary.
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Hiking, off-trail, while carrying tools and equipment.
Performing any and all other duties assigned by supervisor.
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.