Reference #: b42b1c4c-ad33-4221-82b0-93dbdcf620b7 Description
Systems 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.
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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.Qualifications
Education Bachelors of Anthropology (required)
Experience Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques, data recording, mapping, and surveying.
(required)
Licenses & Certifications Driver's License (required)
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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.
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