Field Archaeology Technician II – CRM & Lab Prep

GAI Consultants Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and Per Diem provided

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician 2 to support field projects across the Southwestern region. Responsibilities include identifying, excavating, recording sites, artifact processing, and assisting with lab tasks per archaeological standards. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

The role requires fieldwork outdoors, travel, and the ability to hike 8–10 miles daily with gear. CRM experience and a relevant degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Archaeology/Anth Anthropology or 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.
• Previous experience conducting archaeological fieldwork in one or more of the following states is preferred but not required: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

Responsibilities

• 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 federal and/or state archaeological standards.
• Identify and record any archaeological features and structures minimally within the 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Field excavation techniques

Artifact identification

Data recording

Mapping and surveying

Education

B.A./B.S. in Archaeology/Anthropology

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Cultural Resources Technician 2 to support field projects across the Southwestern region. Responsibilities include identifying, excavating, recording sites, artifact processing, and assisting with lab tasks per archaeological standards. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

The role requires fieldwork outdoors, travel, and the ability to hike 8–10 miles daily with gear. CRM experience and a relevant degree are preferred.