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Description
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
General Characteristics
Shows 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 weekendtravel and/or work, able to dophysically demanding work
Minimum Years of Experience
1 to 2 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
Technical Responsibilities
Primarily field position; 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
Project and Task Management
Responsible for personal task management and adherence todeadlines and scope
Management Responsibility
No managerial responsibilities at this level
Close supervision on work assignments; ability to take direction from a leader
Communication Skills
Possess basic oral and written communication skills; interacts with well with other staff; ability tofunction positively in a team environment
Why GAI?
GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.
At GAI, you'll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven 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 Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday-use 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
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Qualifications
Education
Associates of Anthropology (required)
Experience
Experience or equivalent skills in archaeological fieldwork, including: Excavation and screening; Identifying and recording archaeological materials and features; Accurate field notes and completion of paper or electronic forms; Sketch mapping and basic photography; Soil recording using a Munsell soil chart; Basic compass use and navigation. (required)
1 - 2 years: Years of Experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Who can apply
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