Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 2

GAI has immediate openings for Full TimeCultural Resources Technician 2 to support various field projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. These employees will be responsible for identifying excavatingand recording potentialsites washing and/or processing artifacts for laboratory analysis and assisting with various laboratory tasks associated with post field activitiesin accordance withstate and federal archaeological standards. Projectsmay include Phase I through Phase III historic and/orprehistoric investigations. Pre-employment drug testing is required for the above opportunities.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Use fine motor skills tohandle 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
• Liftand/or move objects weighing up to40lbs
• Hikeover various types of terrain while carryingup to25lbs of gear
• Extensivelydig/shovel and screen soils for artifact recovery
• Manually clear brush/vegetation fromtesting locations
• Work outdoors inextreme temperatures andweather conditions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Projects will vary throughout NE-Mid-Atlantic Mid-west and South-west. Overnight stays will be required for the majority of the work being offered. Hotel and Per Diem are provided.

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
• Market based competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

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

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating 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:

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