Project Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist at Arcadis

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

123600.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cultural Resources Management, Archaeology, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Fieldwork, Technical Writing, Project Management, GPS Systems, Client Management, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Federal Regulations, State Regulations, Technical Review, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Field Assessments

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a mid to senior-level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist within our cultural resources practice in the Pacific Northwest US. As part of this role, you will work with the wider National Cultural Resources team in developing strategies to increase cultural resources services in Oregon and Washington. You will serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) and provide senior oversight for junior staff as well as assist with the management of client-specific programs and projects. You will also provide quality assurance planning and review for execution of cultural resources work in the Pacific Northwest US. Arcadis is specifically looking for an archaeologist/cultural resource specialist with environmental planning and permitting experience for linear infrastructure in Oregon and Washington. The position requires someone with knowledge and experience working in these states at a federal and state level. This position sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Role accountabilities: As a Mid- or Senior-level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist, you will apply your technical knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address project issues. You will be a key cultural resource team member who interacts with project and program managers, and you will work as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team. You will also provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to junior-level staff, when appropriate. The more technical aspects of your role will be serving as a PI in Oregon and Washington. You will be working on multiple projects including all levels of investigation (Classes I–III, archaeological monitoring). Conducting your own fieldwork, as well as managing archaeological field staff and archaeological field crews (including subcontractors) will be required. You will need to conduct or lead field assessments related to archaeological projects. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carry supplies weighing up to 40 pounds. This role will require the ability to travel up to 40%. You will use your excellent technical writing and communications skills to provide guidance and senior technical review on project documents prepared by junior staff as well as prepare technical analysis and documents of your own. Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for preserving cultural resources? Do you want to be part of a growing cultural resources practice and help with growing that practice in the Pacific Northwest. If you are technically capable with experience in cultural resources management, come join us! Specific qualifications for the role include: You must meet the following requirements to apply: Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology. Master’s degree in archaeology or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in cultural resources management, with a combination of field- and office-based experience and roles. Must be a qualified PI in Oregon and Washington. Previous experience in cultural resources planning to support the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric and/or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of linear infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.). Experience working with federal land management agencies (Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, National Park Service etc.), and state agencies. Strong knowledge of cultural resources management and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Strong knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission procedures and guidelines. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $82.400 - $123,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SP1 #Resilience #IND1

Responsibilities

As a mid to senior-level Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Specialist, you will develop strategies to enhance cultural resources services and provide oversight for junior staff. You will also conduct field assessments and manage archaeological projects in Oregon and Washington.