Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 1

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.

• Follows required health and safety policies as specified by GAI client and OSHA
• Maintains appropriate level of client confidentiality
• Excavates screens and collects archaeological materials in accordance with state archaeological standards
• Identifies and records any archaeological features and structures within project right-of-way
• Photographs and maps survey areas testing locations excavations and any observable cultural resources
• Accurately completes paper and/or electronic field forms
• Records soils using a Munsell soil chart
• Uses a compass for basic orienteering within the project vicinity
• Manually removes brush/vegetation when necessary
• Works outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Hikes off-trail while carrying tools and equipment
  Performs any and all other duties assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to:

• 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 up to 40lbs
• Hike over various types of terrain while carrying up to 25lbs of gear
• Extensively dig/shovel
• Manually clear brush/vegetation from testing locations
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions

Why GAIââ

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthatscommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.ââ

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holidayuse it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity paternity and adoption leave

Growth Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Required Experience:

IC