Field Archaeology Technician II — Meaningful Fieldwork

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

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 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.