Senior Cultural Resources Specialist

Description

• Conduct analyses of artifacts and features.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Manage archaeological resources and where necessary, develop plans and approaches to optimize the personnel / teams efficiency.
• Develop proposals and assist in managing the scope schedule, and budget for cultural resources projects.
• Take responsibility for conducting archaeological surveys, investigations, and site evaluations, and developing reports, findings, and management or mitigation plans.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Provide strategic Section 106 support and guidance for complex cultural resources projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
• Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategies
• Coordinate and consult with state/federal agencies and Indian Tribes

Requirements

• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is required
• Requires ability to travel
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US
• Secretary of Interior Qualified
• GIS skills for data acquisition and interpretation preferred (experience with ArcGIS online and ESRI ArcPro
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to successfully manage projects, scope, schedule and budget.
• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, or at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required
• Proven proposal development and client management skills
• Strong leadership and supervision abilities, including problem solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making
• A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations
• Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment
• Can obtain state archaeologist permits throughout New England States
• Strong understanding of Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the process for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites and resolving adverse effects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple field crews
• Willingness to lead, manage, and develop a growing team of cultural resources professionals in New England
• Candidates who reside locally to HDR’s Providence, RI office are preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance