Staff Cultural Resources Specialist - Environmental Services (Houston, TX)

Description

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Participate in project efforts to meet obligations under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, the National Historic Preservation Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permits, and other Federal and state regulations.
• Perform field investigations, field surveys and project studies for the presence of cultural resources. This includes conducting construction monitoring activities, archaeological excavation, artifact identification, and other various project related activities.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Obtain cultural resources clearance for a range of energy, transportation, military and municipal projects.
• Lead projects involving government agency and tribal consultations, client coordination, and other client-facing activities.
• Prepare and conduct pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, archival research, and documentation of results.
• Lead proposal planning and development efforts.
• Compile project status and technical reports for the project team.
• Compile technical and GPS data to be presented to Project Managers and senior staff.
• Perform pre-field work research, including studying and reporting the prehistory and history of each project area.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for the preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint).
• Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Master's Degree in anthropology/archeology or related field and 3 years related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys, and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification, and associated field work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation, such as the National Historic Preservation Act.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of anthropology and archaeology methods and practices.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited program and 4 years of related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys, and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification, and associated field work.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches.
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance