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This is a career opportunity for a cultural resources specialist with emphasis on geoarchaeology for a leading environmental consulting firm providing technical studies, fieldwork support, expertise, and project permitting to a wide variety of private and federal, state, and local government clients in the western U.S. The individual will support cultural resources projects, prepare research designs, author technical reports, lead field efforts, and QA/QC all field forms and data collected in the field. Perform all duties with team concept in mind. Work well with Field Directors, Principal Investigators, team leadership, and GIS. Be able to lead with confidence and follow when required.
Author cultural reports under Section 106 and prepare forms, with an emphasis on geoarchaeology and geomorphology.
Work closely with a Principal Investigator / Supervisor to make technical recommendations for cultural resources management.
Participate in identifying and recording areas of archeological potential, archaeological sites, and traditional use sites.
Participate in and lead field reconnaissance surveys (linear and block type), archaeological monitoring, and excavations.
Assist in preparing archaeological impact assessments.
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical products through the implementation of quality review and independent review protocols.
Support technical elements of proposal development, including scope, budget, and schedule to ensure complete satisfaction.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Meet the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
Proven record of authoring geomorphological and geoarchaeological reports and assessments
Professional writing, problem solving, and communication skills.
Experience working in geosciences such as ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistance, and magnetometry.
Valid driver's license with REAL ID and good driving record required.
Permitted Statewide in Colorado, Wyoming or Utah
Ability to attain BLM permits within the states of Colorado, Wyoming or Utah
Experience leading and conducting Phase I and III Cultural Resource Inventories in the Mountain West.
Section 106 and 110 (NHPA) Consultation.
Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.
Education and Experience
MA/MS in cultural resources or archaeology, with an emphasis on geoarchaeology.
Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource management and conducting field projects .
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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