Senior Environmental Scientist (Cultural Resources)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all aspects of the Cultural Resources Program, ensuring work products meet federal standards and are suitable for Government use.
• Draft and review technical input for Cultural Resources management plans, annual reports, and data calls, including updates to Crane’s Archaeological Resources Survey Plan.
• Plan and oversee field archaeological surveys and reconnaissance, including documentation, mapping, and integration of findings into compliance and planning deliverables.
• Develop and maintain mapping and GIS products to support cultural resources inventories, survey coverage, and project planning.
• Produce and quality-review cultural resources studies and reports, including evaluation of buildings, structures, and properties for significance under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
• Draft and review architectural studies and reports supporting identification, evaluation, and management of historic properties.
• Support recordation of historic properties in accordance with National Park Service and/or State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) standards, including required forms, narratives, and supporting exhibits.
• Conduct records research and documentation development, including technical photography and archival-quality image capture to support evaluations and reports.
• Support Native American consultations and coordination actions as directed by the Government, including documentation of consultation inputs and outcomes.
• Oversee or support laboratory treatment, storage, and/or curation of artifacts and associated records, ensuring chain-of-custody and documentation standards are maintained.
• Provide technical input supporting preservation actions, including cleaning, restoration, or stabilization of buildings, structures, statues, or monuments, as scoped by the Government.
• Develop conditions assessments and case alternative reports to support sustainment and restoration decision-making for historic assets.
• Lead digital copying and archiving of historic pictures, maps, drawings, newspapers, and books into searchable PDF (Adobe or equivalent) formats, supporting long-term records management and retrieval.
• Carry out and document audits, inspections, and investigations as needed to verify program implementation and data integrity.
• Provide technical expertise to Government clients, offering clear recommendations, risk-based options, and defensible technical positions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Environmental Planning, or a related field aligned to Cultural Resources compliance.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance and/or cultural resources program support, including development and review of technical studies, plans, and reports.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including NHPA and coordination expectations with SHPO and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability leading field efforts, managing complex documentation packages, and ensuring deliverables meet Government quality and defensibility expectations.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Environmental Scientist (Cultural Resources): Pay commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.