Manager, Environmental Services/Archaeologist

Job Summary:

The Archaeologist will primarily support the Section 106 component of environmental reviews associated with HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The position collaborates with team members across multiple projects and supports timely, compliant delivery of client goals.

Job Duties:

•    Works in a team environment to implement strategies, processes, and solutions in support of client program objectives
•    Manages project workflows and deliverables to meet client goals, timelines, and quality expectations
•    Supports and/or performs NEPA environmental reviews, with emphasis on Section 106 compliance as it pertains to archaeology for HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT projects
•    Reviews and revises Section 106 documentation and supporting materials related to archaeological resources as required
•    Conducts research and prepares SHPO consultation documents; coordinates with the Puerto Rico SHPO for Section 106 compliance
•    Assists in responding to SHPO requests for additional information for submitted cases
•    Performs onsite supervision and quality control for architectural recordation, archaeological monitoring, and Stage I surveys, as required
•    Develops and applies procedures to support HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT NEPA environmental reviews for housing, infrastructure, and economic development programs
•    Communicates project/task status, issues, risks, and resolutions to internal team members and external stakeholders
•    Researches and identifies complex program issues; recommends and coordinates resolutions and process improvements
•    Documents and assesses internal controls for state and local governmental entities, as applicable to engagement scope
•    Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
•    May supervise Jr. Architectural Historian(s)

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree, required
•    Master’s degree as required by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) for Archaeology (SOI-qualified), preferred

Experience:
•    Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, required

Software:
•    Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and end-user database tools, required
•    Knowledge of ESRI tools (e.g., ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online), preferred 
•    Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe applications (including Word and Excel), preferred

Language:
•    Spanish, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong knowledge of the history and prehistory of Puerto Rico
•    Understanding of applicable state and federal historic preservation and environmental laws (including Section 106/NEPA context)
•    Strong attention to detail with ability to produce high-quality, compliant documentation
•    Ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and workflows in a client-delivery environment
 

 

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