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DescriptionSystems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking to hire temporary Cultural Resources Technicians to support various projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions (PA, WV, MD, VA, KY, OH). Currently, we have numerous surveys scheduled to start through the fourth quarter of 2023 and will extend into early 2024 including individual, long-term projects that will extend for a period of 2-4 months (West Virginia and Western PA). Salary will be based on field experience. Some positions could become permanent.
Technicians will be responsible for identifying, excavating, and recording archaeological resources and sites following state archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase II investigations involving both historic-period and prehistoric sites.
If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply immediately as we are assembling our crews now.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows required health and safety policies as specified by GAI, client, and OSHA
Maintains appropriate level of client confidentiality
Excavates, screens, collects and documents archaeological resources/sites in accordance with state archaeological standards (soils, artifacts, mapping)
Accurately completes paper and/or electronic field forms
Records soils using a Munsell soil chart
Requirements:
Bachelors (or higher) degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
1-3 year's cultural resource management experience in North America
Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques
Excellent communication and note-taking skills
Conversant with historic and/or precontact material culture
Willingness to travel using independent means of transportation
Provide random and regularly scheduled drug screens to remain eligible for employment
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 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
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
Possess satisfactory close-range vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Lift and/or move up to 40lbs
Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Performs all other duties assigned by the supervisor
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.QualificationsEducation
Bachelors of Anthropology (required)Experience
Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques, data recording, mapping, and surveying. (required)Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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