Cultural Resources

Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. (EOR) is seeking a Cultural Resources & NEPA Lead to join our Ecology team at any of our offices. EOR is an engineering and environmental consulting firm that specializes in: WATER (watersheds + water resources), ECOLOGY (ecosystems + natural resources) and COMMUNITY (civil engineering, landscape architecture + planning). We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is eager to grow in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As Cultural Resources & NEPA lead you will engage collaboratively across all EOR's offices and service areas to provide cultural resources and NEPA compliance services. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively manage time and resources in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.

As the Cultural Resources and NEPA Lead

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation such as NEPA and/or the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Lead/Participate in related RFP vetting and response
• Oversee the survey/field review aspect of projects and make appropriate changes to methodology while in the field
• Generate service area financial reports and assess growth
• Keep current on industry trends and inform necessary personnel
• Advance the environmental, social, and economic wellbeing of communities
• Foster business development growth strategies

As an Enviro/Cultural/Regulatory Team Member

• Manage and support projects with this Team
• Conduct cultural resource inquiries, environmental planning and permitting
• Experience completing environmental assessments, regulatory reviews and applications as well as interacting with environmental regulators to advance projects through the permitting process
• Provide legal evidence guidelines, with strict attention to detail in completing forms, following procedures, and documenting work

As an Ecology Work Group Member

• Support growth and knowledge of WG staff in cultural resources and NEPA
• Coordinate and work with field crews and other office staff
• Support local, state and federal project permitting.
• Potential to assist or perform other natural resource surveys
• Oversee data entry, data analysis, and report writing.

As an EOR Team member

• Ability to work in a team environment with co-workers of varying backgrounds, education levels, and locations
• Eagerness to step up and help as needed across many facets of the company
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, passion for the environment and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned company is a must

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in archeology, anthropology, environmental policy, natural resources, or in similar fields is required
• Minimum 4 years of related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification and associated field work.
• Knowledgeable in federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation such as NEPA and/or the National Historic Preservation Act
• Meet the DOI's minimum professional qualifications standards for archeology and historical preservation
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint).

Education/Experiences Preferred:

• Master's Degree in archeology, anthropology, or related field. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment.
• Registered Professional Archeologist, or ability to become registered within 6-12 months

As you consider applying for a position at EOR, we encourage you to think outside the box You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in the description, but we are committed to hiring motivated people with exceptional talent. EOR fosters an environment where candidates can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding EOR team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. We encourage communities of color and other marginalized communities to apply

Location

St. Paul MN, Madison WI, or Boone IA offices, with work from home flexibility.

Job Status:

Full Time

EOR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. EOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applications and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Base compensation is determined by factors such as market data, education and/or applicable experience, training, skills, and geographic location where work is performed. The annual salary for this position is expected to range between $65,000 to $95,000. Additionally, there is the potential for an end-of-year bonus based upon company profitability.

Benefit Information

Regular full-time employees will have access to:

• Medical and dental plans
• HSA with employer contribution
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAD)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, fixed holidays, floating holidays, volunteer)
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Education and Professional Development support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65, $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person