Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 2

GAI Consultants, Inc. • Munhall, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GAI has immediate openings for Full Time Cultural Resources Technician 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of academic field school
• Independent means of transportation

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level