Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 1

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking an Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 1 to support various projects across the Southwestern region. This technician will be responsible for identifying excavating and recording potential sites following applicable federal and/or state archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase III historical and/or prehistoric investigations. Pre-employment drug testing is required for the above opportunities.

Job Duties:

• 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 federal and/or state archaeological standards
• Identifies and records any archaeological features and structures minimally within the project study areas
• 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
• Works outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk 8 to 10 miles a day (sometimes in rugged terrain) 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 weekendâtravel and/or work able to doâphysically demanding work

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 to 2 Years of Experience

Education

• 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 toâdeadlines 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 toâfunction 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. Youll 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 youll help move projects from vision through construction creating solutions that keep people moving power essential systems and support responsible development.

At GAI youll 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: ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased 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
• 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

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Required Experience:

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