What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Resources Specialist position at Psomas?
Our Environmental Team in Seattle has an opportunity for a talented Cultural Resources Specialist. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!
About being our Cultural Resources Specialist
As a Cultural Resources Specialist, you will utilize your expertise for fieldwork assignments that could include archaeological survey, site recordation, testing, data recovery excavation and construction monitoring; as well as conducting record searches, preparing site record forms, daily reports, and assisting with curation related tasks.
This part-time position may require travel out of town/state, and offers potential for future cultural resource assignments. Work hours and availability vary by project and weather conditions, and night and weekend shifts may be required.
Responsibility Highlights for our Cultural Resources Specialist
- Perform archaeological field surveys, excavation, construction monitoring, and documentation in accordance with applicable local, states, and federal guidelines, and requirements
- Communicate effectively with construction crews and field staff
- Maintain written monitoring logs and provide status updates to project management
- Ability to identify cultural resources while working on construction sites and communicate resource requirements with construction personnel, including Native American monitors and tribal representatives
Minimum Qualifications to be our Cultural Resources Specialist
- Completion of a recognized archaeological field school, preferably in WA
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean record (no major/repeated violations in the past five years).
- Daily travel to job sites required, including remote, rugged terrain where 4x4 driving may be necessary.
- Ability to independently perform extended fieldwork in rugged and potentially adverse conditions, including hand shoveling work and navigating on foot while carrying supplies.
Preferred Qualifications for our Cultural Resources Specialist
- Bachelor's degree in archaeology, geology, anthropology or related field
- Cultural Resources Experience
Highlighted Benefits for our Cultural Resources Specialist
Enjoy working on local archaeology projects, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match, and Standard WA Paid Sick Leave!
- A competitive salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $26.44 - $37.60/hour depending on experience
- Career pathing, training professional development
Strong History Bright Future
As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team has an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.
We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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