GAI Consultants is currently hiring an Assistant Archaeologist 2 to support various field projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. These employees will be responsible for identifying, excavating, and recording potential sites, washing and/or processing artifacts for laboratory analysis, and assisting with various laboratory tasks associated with post field activities in accordance with state and federal archaeological standards. Projects may include Phase I through Phase III, historic and/or prehistoric 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
- Lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40lbs
- Hike over various types of terrain while carrying up to 25lbs of gear
- Extensively dig/shovel and screen soils for artifact recovery
- Manually clear brush/vegetation from testing locations
- Work outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather 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, able to 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 to deadlines and scope.
Management Responsibility
- Coach/Mentor less experienced staff; may be required to lead a small crew; responsible for staying on budget and schedule; discusses work performance of technicians with Managers.
- Ability to work with or without a supervisor present; ability to take direction from a leader.
Communication Skills
- Possess oral and written communication skills; interacts with well with other staff, ability to function positively in a team environment; 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 GAI?
GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 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 team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
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
- Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
