Senior Field Archaeology Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a temporary Cultural Resources Technician in Homestead, PA. This part-time role supports various archaeological surveys and may lead to permanent positions. Responsibilities include identifying and excavating archaeological resources, following health and safety standards, and maintaining client confidentiality. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related field and 1-3 years of cultural resource management experience. Applications are encouraged as crews are being assembled now.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Anthropology or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in cultural resource management in North America.
• Experience in archaeological field excavation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, screen, collect, and document archaeological resources.
• Identify and record archaeological features within project areas.
• Photograph and map survey areas and excavations.

Skills

Cultural resource management experience

Excellent communication

Note-taking skills

Knowledge of archaeological field excavation techniques

Understanding of historic and precontact material culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field

Tools

Munsell soil chart

Compass

Job description

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a temporary Cultural Resources Technician in Homestead, PA. This part-time role supports various archaeological surveys and may lead to permanent positions. Responsibilities include identifying and excavating archaeological resources, following health and safety standards, and maintaining client confidentiality. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related field and 1-3 years of cultural resource management experience. Applications are encouraged as crews are being assembled now.