Archaeological Specialist
2 months ago
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a highly skilled Archaeological Specialist to join our team at Stantec. As an Archaeological Specialist, you will play a critical role in leading our cultural resource management efforts and guiding our work with rigor, creativity, and a vision for growth.
About Stantec
Stantec is a leading environmental consulting firm that draws from over 20 technical specialties around the globe. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.
Key Responsibilities- Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver high-quality reports on schedule and within budget.
- Interact and interface with clients and environmental regulators to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Participate in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
- Assignments/projects are advanced in nature and require following the instructions of senior staff.
- Responsible for planning and conducting assignments/projects having broad scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of difficult tasks.
- Conduct or request records searches at relevant information centers, federal, state, and tribal agencies as needed.
- Assist with permitting applications (Organic Act, ARPA, USFS, BoR, BLM FWAs, state, tribal).
- Knowledge of archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery methods.
- Ability to provide well-reasoned recommendations as to site eligibility and integrity.
- Construction monitoring.
- Experience with technical writing.
- Capable of representing Stantec in interactions with clients, agency personnel, and Native American tribal members.
- Coordinating with GIS staff, PIs, or project managers to collect and manage field data and forms.
- Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
- Good driving record and valid driver's license required.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in Archaeology or a related field. No experience in Cultural Resource Management required. Experience in California preferred.
This position is primarily field-based. Ability to travel and conduct field work for extended periods of time (1+ weeks) is required. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Some tasks may require you to execute typical office activities. The typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
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.