SPC Cultural Resources Technician

Description

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking temporary Cultural Resources Technicians to support various projects across the mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions. These technicians 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.

This position is in anticipation of more growth and is an evergreen position. As such, the timeline to hire is unknown and will be as needed. If you are interested in this type of work we encourage you to apply and we will reach out when we are ready to move forward. It could be several months.

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 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

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's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. Qualifications

Education Bachelors of Anthropology (required)

Experience Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques, data recording, mapping, and surveying (required)

Excellent communication skills (required)

Minimum one year CRM experience in North America (required)

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