Tribal Relations/Cultural Resources Specialist 2

Tribal Relations/Cultural Resources Specialist 2

We'll count on you to:

• Lead and support Tribal consultation efforts in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks (e.g., NHPA Section 106, NEPA), including preparation of consultation documentation and tracking of communications.
• Conduct proactive, non-regulatory engagement with Tribal Nations, Native groups, and Indigenous communities to foster long-term, respectful relationships beyond project-specific requirements.
• Cook up and coordinate Tribal participation in cultural resource surveys, including organizing logistics, field access, and safety planning.
• Facilitate Tribal Cultural Specialists during field investigations, ensuring that traditional knowledge, cultural values, and protocols are appropriately integrated into survey efforts.
• Provide guidance to multidisciplinary project teams on Tribal concerns, cultural sensitivity, and consultation best practices.
• Identify opportunities for early engagement strategies to reduce project risk and improve outcomes through meaningful Tribal collaboration.
• Assist with preparation of technical documents, including cultural resources reports, consultation logs, treatment plans, and memoranda of agreement.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to integrate Tribal collaboration into project pursuits.
• Prepare and review technical reports for compliance (NRHP evaluations, survey reports, treatment plans, consultation summaries).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement cultural resources strategies that incorporate Indigenous perspectives in the planning, management, and execution of archaeological surveys and site documentation, including artifact identification, feature recording, mapping, photography, and field evaluations.
• Manage Tribal resource surveys from inception to completion and direct Tribal cultural specialists.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to participate in fieldwork, including walking over uneven terrain in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone, and email
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and the ability to operate a vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree (M.A., M.S., or PhD) in Anthropology, Archaeology, Native American Studies, or a related field
• Experience facilitating Tribal monitoring programs or ethnographic studies
• Knowledge of regional Tribal histories and cultural landscapes
• Previous experience working as a liaison or coordinator in cross-cultural settings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews
• Knowledge of field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities

What We Believe:

• HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
• This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
• Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Primary Location:

• United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Other Locations:

• United States-Texas-Tyler
• United States-Arkansas-Bentonville
• United States-Texas-Fort Worth
• United States-Arkansas-Little Rock
• United States-Texas-Dallas
• United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa
• United States-Texas-El Paso

Industry:

• Power

Schedule:

• Full-time

Employee Status:

• Regular

Business Class:

• Cultural Resources

Job Posting:

• Jul 22, 2026

What We Believe:

• HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
• This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
• Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Primary Location:

• United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Other Locations:

• United States-Texas-Tyler
• United States-Arkansas-Bentonville
• United States-Texas-Fort Worth
• United States-Arkansas-Little Rock
• United States-Texas-Dallas
• United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa
• United States-Texas-El Paso

Industry:

• Power

Schedule:

• Full-time

Employee Status:

• Regular

Business Class:

• Cultural Resources

Job Posting:

• Jul 22, 2026

Our Commitment:

• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).
• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.