Assistant Cultural Resources Technician 2

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Health, dental, vision plans

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. has immediate openings for a part-time Cultural Resources Technician 2 to support field projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsibilities include excavation, artifact processing, documentation, and field forms following state and federal archaeological standards.

Requirements include a B.A./B.S. in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field, 1–3 years CRM experience, excellent communication, and willingness to travel. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualifications

B.A. or B.S. in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field; field school preferred.
1–3 years CRM experience in North America preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel and independent transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow required health and safety policies as specified by GAI, client, and OSHA.
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.
Accurate documentation and mapping of survey areas, testing locations, excavations, and observable cultural resources.
Complete paper and/or electronic field forms and record soil color using a Munsell soil chart.
Use a compass for basic navigation within the project vicinity and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Hike, off-trail and over rugged terrain while carrying tools and equipment; travel as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Archaeology field techniques

Artifact identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Field school enrollment preferred

Job description

GAI has immediate openings for part-time Cultural Resources Technician 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 basicskills; follows procedures; good organizational skills; works with safety in mind, must be flexible with work hours and willingness to travel up to100% 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

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 todeadlines 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 an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition