Responsibilities
- Independently manage and conduct archaeological resources assessments
- Lead archaeological resources survey
- Lead archaeological resources portions of multi-disciplinary projects engaged as part of a larger team of varied experts
- Manage and conduct archival research, development of historic and cultural contexts, archaeological survey and resource documentation, resource evaluations, and impacts analysis meeting CEQA and Section 106 requirements
- Strong understanding of CEQA and Section 106; some understanding of NEPA
- Serve as primary author of archaeological resource assessment reports and MND and EIR sections
- Receive minimal direction for most tasks and receive direction on unusual or difficult assignments
- Supervision of small project teams
- Participate in and/or lead client meetings
- Prepare draft scopes of work and budgets for small and mid-size projects and for selected tasks on large projects
- Communicate with senior staff and teaming partners to support environmental analyses and permit compliance
- Collaborate with architectural historians, paleontologists, and other specialists and incorporate work products into technical reports
Requirements
- excellent technical skills, writing, time/budget management, and organizational capabilities
- agency coordination and client service experience
- proficiency in management of archaeological and tribal resources within the context of CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106
- experience conducting CHRIS records searches
- experience with leading archaeological survey and testing projects, documentation, evaluation, and treatment of Native American and historic-period archaeological resources
- experience preparing MND and EIR sections and developing mitigation
- bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in archaeology, geoarchaeology, or closely related field
- ability to lead survey crews and produce well-written and technically supported cultural resources documents
- ability to work collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced work environment
- excellent organizational and strong problem-solving skills
- clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality work products
- valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to perform survey and other work-related tasks
Nice to Have
- GIS experience
- knowledge and skillset to mentor junior staff members
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family)
- annual allocations of company shares through our ESOP
- a 401(k) plan with company match
- paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development bonuses
- attendance at conferences
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: interdisciplinary team
Additional Information
- Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, extensive field work and site visits in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. Fieldwork is anticipated to be up to one week per month.
