Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Denver, CO

ERM is seeking highly motivated Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our growing North America-Cultural Heritage & Preservation (NA/CHP) service line.

This is a full-time, salary-based position based at the Denver ERM office with opportunities for remote work.

Ideal applicants will be local to Colorado and familiar with regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal).

Colorado archaeological field experience is required, and experience in both Wyoming and Utah is preferred.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  


* Plan and execute literature reviews, field inventories, National Register of Historic Places evaluations, and treatment of NRHP eligible archaeological properties.


* Interact with State Historic Preservation Offices and access online or repository-based cultural resource databases.


* Lead and supervise other NA/CHP staff during fieldwork.


* Perform research and write technical reports.


* Prepare cultural resource heritage documentation for projects sponsored by private and government sector clients subject to Arizona laws and regulations, NHPA Section 106 compliance, and NEPA review.


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


* Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the Rocky Mountain region.


* 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:


* Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study plus minimum of five (5) years of employment experience in cultural resources management, including inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery fieldwork.


* Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising and managing projects, junior staff, and preparing technical reports.


* Strong understanding of Rocky Mountain prehistory and applicable federal and state cultural resource management/historic preservation laws.


* Can secure archaeological survey or excavation permit from the Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado (OSAC).


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


* Strong experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel preferred.


* Excellent communication and computer skills.


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


* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


* Ability and willingness to frequently travel to field sites throughout Colorado.


* Must be able to walk long ...