Assistant Archaeologist 2

GAI Consultants is currently hiring anAssistant Archaeologist 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 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
• 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.

General Characteristics

• Continues to show progress acquiring basic skills; follows procedures; good organizational skills; works with safety in mind must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to 100% during the weekdays and occasional weekend travel and/or work ableâto do physically demanding work

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 to 3 Years of Experience

Education

• 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

Certification/Licensure

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 toâdeadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility

• Coach/Mentor less experienced staff; may be required to lead aâsmall crew; responsible for staying on budget and schedule; discusses work performance ofâtechnicians with Managers.
• Ability to work with or without aâsupervisor present; ability to take direction from a leader.

Communication Skills

• Possess oral and written communication skills; interacts with well with other staff ability toâfunction positively in a teamâenvironment; 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.

Why GAIâââ

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore anâarray 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 teamâthatsâcommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.âââ

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:âââ

Competitive Pay & Recognitionâ

• Marketâbased competitive compensationâ

• Performanceâdriven recognition and development bonusesâ

Comprehensive Health & Wellnessâ

• Medical dental and vision plansâ

• Companyâpaid short-term and long-term disabilityâ

• Companyâpaid life insuranceâ

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resourcesâ

Meaningful WorkLife Balanceâ

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidaysâ

• Anâadditionalâfloating holidayuse it for what matters to youâ

• Paid maternity paternity and adoption leaveâ

Growth Learning & Financial Securityâ

• 401(k) with company matchâ

• Tuition reimbursementâ

• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Required Experience:

Junior IC