Cultural Resources Management (CRM) Specialist

Responsibilities

• Aiding project managers in complying with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state environmental regulations related to cultural and archaeological resources.
• Supporting clients during agency and tribal consultation, including drafting consultation letters and materials for State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Native American Tribes, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and multiple state, federal, and local agencies.
• Experience with, and an understanding of, cultural resources field investigations and construction methods for natural gas and oil pipelines, electric transmission, wind, solar, and other energy projects and facilities for clients in multiple states.
• Serving as the cultural resources subject matter expert for small, medium, and large-sized projects by providing advice to project managers concerning application of federal and state historic preservation laws and regulations, tribal engagement, and consultation with state and federal agencies.
• Conducting Phase Ia/Class I desktop reviews and drafting memos for due diligence projects or operations and maintenance projects in multiple states.
• Managing budgets; preparing proposals, reports, and other technical documents; monitoring field procedures; and authoring Unanticipated Discovery Plans, Treatment Plans, and NEPA and NHPA technical reports.
• Managing client expectations for project deliverables, schedules, and budgets, including status reporting.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Secretary of the Interior-qualified individual with a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in archaeology, history, or other related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cultural resources consulting with a focus in Midwestern and Southwest U.S.
• Experience with state-regulated projects (e.g., Public Service Commission, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Natural Resources, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience involving tribal consultation, outreach, and relationship-building is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills, and ability to strategize on multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable with quickly changing project timelines and expectations.
• Occasional travel may be required to conduct research at various SHPO offices, if appropriate to your location.
• Technical specialization in a subfield (e.g. architectural history, human osteology, geomorphology, etc.) is a plus.