Assistant Cultural Resources Technician, Level 2

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Identify, excavate, and document potential archaeological sites

• Conduct excavations, screening, and collection of archaeological materials in accordance with federal and/or state archaeological standards

• Clean and/or process artifacts for laboratory analysis

• Assist with laboratory tasks related to post-field activities

• Carry out Phase I through Phase III historic and/or prehistoric investigations

• Recognize and record archaeological features and structures

• Document and map survey areas, testing locations, excavations, and visible cultural resources

• Accurately complete paper and/or electronic field forms

• Record soil color and type utilizing a Munsell soil chart

• Utilize a compass for basic navigation within project areas

• Adhere to GAI, client, and OSHA health and safety policies

• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained

• Work outdoors in diverse terrain and weather conditions

• Manage personal tasks while adhering to project deadlines, budgets, and scope

• Discuss technician work performance with management

• Clearly and concisely communicate field results to senior cultural resources staff

• Mentor or coach less experienced staff and potentially lead a small crew

⛳️ Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or a related field; an associated degree, enrollment in a field school, or equivalent skills and experience are also acceptable

• Preferred minimum of 1–3 years of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) experience in North America

• Experience with archaeological field excavation techniques, artifact identification, data recording, mapping, and surveying

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Willingness to travel, including up to 100% during weekdays and occasional weekend travel/work

• Independent means of transportation is preferred

• Valid driver's license is required

• Pre-employment drug testing is required

• Ability to work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions

• Capability to walk 8–10 miles per day, sometimes over rugged terrain, while carrying tools and equipment

• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 40 lbs and carry up to 25 lbs of gear

• Ability to excavate, shovel, screen soils, clear brush, and engage in physically demanding fieldwork

• Must have steel-toed shoes

• Basic understanding of soils, Munsell soil chart usage, compass/navigation, photography, sketch mapping, and field forms

• Ability to work independently or under supervision, follow directions, manage personal tasks, and meet deadlines

• Ability to coach or mentor less experienced staff and potentially lead a small crew

🏝️ Benefits

• Hotel accommodations and per diem are provided

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Company-provided life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• Generous paid time off

• 7 paid holidays

• Additional floating holiday

• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Support for professional development and certification

• Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses

• Employee discounts

• Wellness programs