Cultural Resources Specialist 2- Principal Investigator Archaeology

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  • Manage archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); mechanical trenching; unit and block excavation; site descriptions; photographs; and mapping.
  • Possess the technical knowledge and experience to supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams in our Resources (strong focus on power market sector), Transportation, and Water Business Groups in the region and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts.
  • Participate in training of junior staff in field methodologies, template report writing, and artifact identification and analyses.
  • Manage the production of professional quality reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.
  • Contribute to the generation and implementation of research designs for large-scale surveys, eligibility testing, and data recovery projects.
  • When needed, conduct data analysis and research; specifically, lithic analysis in a lab setting.
  • In collaboration with Cultural Resources Program Lead, participate in marketing and business development to cultivate future opportunities for cultural research services as well as public outreach opportunities to promote HDR's cultural resource team regionally and to develop and enhance current team's skill set and exposure to the state and national archeological communities.
  • Perform other duties as needed
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Be able to operate a vehicle day or night
• Approximately 50% travel required

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  • Master's degree strongly preferred.
  • Secretary of Interior Qualified
  • A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years' experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations
  • Approved to perform archaeological studies in the Northeast, especially New York, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic
  • Strong understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the process for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites and resolving adverse effects.
  • GIS skills for data acquisition and interpretation preferred (experience with ArcGIS online and ESRI ArcPro
  • Strong leadership and supervision abilities, including problem solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making
  • Demonstrated capability to successfully manage projects, scope, schedule and budget.
  • Proven proposal development and client management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment
  • Commitment to a culture of safety
  • Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is required
  • Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, or at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required
  • Candidates who reside locally to HDR's Syracuse or Albany office are preferred.
  
  
  
  

This role requires the ability to travel. Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.

• 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
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must