Senior Consultant, Archaeologist (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking highly motivated Senior Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural Resources Services team. This is a hybrid full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local California ERM office or remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office. Applicants are preferred to live in California, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). California archaeological field experience is highly desired. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the projects and clients. Based in California, the successful candidate will also provide technical assistance for archaeological desk and field studies for clients within the United States. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Conduct research and writing for cultural resource heritage components of CEQA, NHPA Section 106, and NEPA documents for projects for private and government sector clients.

• Perform literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies.

• Interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and access online cultural resource databases.

• Lead and supervise staff in an office setting and/or during fieldwork.

• Perform research and write technical reports.

• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage.

• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.

• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies.

• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.

• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study.

• 4+ years of related professional experience.

• Knowledge of California and Great Basin cultural areas.

• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.

• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.

• Must have strong attention to detail in documentation of work.

• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel.

• Excellent communication and computer skills.

• Demonstrated business development abilities.

• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be locally available for projects.

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel to field sites that will be located in and out of state.

• Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Archaeologist.

• Ability to be listed on BLM cultural resources use permits.

• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.).

• Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

• Detail oriented; resourceful.

• Positive and energetic attitude.

• Self-motivated; strong initiative.

For the Senior Consultant, Archaeologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $69,000 – $79,500 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

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