Field Archaeology Technician — Travel‑Ready

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market based compensation

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a field archaeologist/CRM technician to join our team in the northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. This role focuses on excavation, data recording, mapping, and field surveys within complex project areas. Travel and physical outdoor work are required, often in challenging terrain.

You will follow safety policies, document findings with precision, and contribute to project reporting. A.A. or B.A./B.S.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Archaeology/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

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 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to travel

Field excavation techniques

Artifact identification

Data recording & mapping

Compass/navigation skills

Independence/transportation

Education

A.A. or B.A./B.S. degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a field archaeologist/CRM technician to join our team in the northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. This role focuses on excavation, data recording, mapping, and field surveys within complex project areas. Travel and physical outdoor work are required, often in challenging terrain.

You will follow safety policies, document findings with precision, and contribute to project reporting. A.A. or B.A./B.S.