Archaeologist

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Rewards and recognition

Hybrid work options for some positions

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an on-call field archaeologist in Michigan for project-specific work. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

You will assist with archaeological surveys, monitoring at construction sites, and data collection using GPS devices. Travel to sites under supervision by the Field Director or Project Director may be required. Familiarity with GPS units, site forms, and digital data collection is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised professional experience as a field archaeologist, preferably construction monitoring.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Computer literacy with smartphone and tablet applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultural resources monitoring at construction sites to implement mitigation measures.
• Conduct archaeological field surveys.
• Record data for scientific and compliance purposes using company forms and field methods.
• Prepare daily progress/monitoring reports as needed by the project.
• Use GPS equipment and data collection apps for field data collection.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field archaeology

GPS units familiarity

Data collection

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology/archaeology/related field

Tools

GPS devices (Garmin/Trimble)

Job description

Your role at GEI

This hourly on-call position is on a project-specific basis and pay will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience. The candidate should be fit, resourceful, dedicated, and organized, and will work under the supervision of the Field Director or Project Director during survey and/or excavation projects. Familiarity with GPS units, completing site forms, and digital data collection are a plus but not required.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform cultural resources monitoring at construction sites to implement mitigation measures to avoid impacts to cultural resources
• Conduct archaeological field surveys
• Record data for scientific and compliance purposes using company forms and established field methodology
• Prepare daily progress/monitoring reports as needed by the project
• Use GPS equipment (Garmin/Trimble) and data collection application for field data collection
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic archaeology, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised professional experience as a field archaeologist, with preference for construction monitoring experience
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to reliable transportation
• Computer literate with smartphone and tablet applications

We are GEI

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• For Some Positions, Hybrid Work Schedules Are Available
• And More…

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

• Sedentary
• Light
• Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

• Sitting X (4+ hours)
• Standing X (1-2 hours)
• Walking X (1-2 hours)
• Climbing X
• Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds) (0-25 lbs)
• Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds) (0-25 lbs)
• Carrying objects X
• Push/pull X
• Twisting X
• Bending X
• Reaching forward X
• Reaching overhead X
• Squat/kneel/crawl X
• Wrist position deviation X
• Pinching/fine motor skills X
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion X (4+ hours)
• Taste or smell X
• Talk or hear X

Vision Requirements

• Accurate 20/40
• Very Accurate 20/20
• Not Applicable
• Near Vision X
• Far Vision X
• Yes X
• No X
• Not Applicable X
• Color Discrimination X

Sensory Requirements

• Minimal
• Moderate
• Accurate
• Not Applicable

Hearing

• Depth perception X
• Hearing X

Environment Requirements

• Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
• Reasonably Anticipated
• Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens X
• Chemical X
• Airborne communicable diseases X
• Extreme temperatures X
• Radiation X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations X
• Extreme noise levels X
• Dust/particulate matter X

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.