Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 1

Job 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. Performs any and all other duties assigned by supervisor - 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 t...