Cultural Resources Specialist – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Description

Summary :

The person in this position will work with Barr scientists and engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies to address cultural resources and regulatory issues related to Barr projects. Work may include :

Performing due diligence reviews for cultural resources

Developing documentation and coordinating with the State Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Program for Section 106 concurrence

Drafting and reviewing sections of NEPA documents

Assisting with permit applications and other technical writing

Helping clients interpret regulations and work within regulatory constraints

Developing and editing reports required for project approvals

Preparing documents and reports related to the mitigation of project impacts

Coordinating and / or conducting field studies, including managing cultural resources subconsultants

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in industrial archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, a related field, or equivalent education and experience

10 years of experience in cultural resources management

Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in archaeology or history

Ability to obtain required permits to perform and manage archaeological surveys on federal, state, and public land in the Upper Midwest or Northern Plains

Demonstrated knowledge of Section 106, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state regulations concerning cultural and natural resources management

Experience with literature reviews, field surveys, National Register evaluations, data recovery investigations, construction monitoring, scheduling, budgeting, and report preparation

Cultural resources and regulatory experience with a variety of project types and sizes and in a range of applicable state and federal regulatory settings throughout the Midwest or Northern Plains

Experience as a principal investigator performing and directing others in literature reviews, field surveys, National Register evaluations, data recovery investigations, construction monitoring, scheduling, budgeting, and report preparation

GIS experience

Task and project management experience, including development of scopes of work, schedules, and budgets

Ability to work cooperatively, especially with with local, state, and federal regulators

Superior writing, editing, and communication skills

Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience facilitating engagement and / or consultation with tribal communities

Experience developing programmatic agreements and / or memoranda of agreement

Experience or interest writing cultural resource and related (i.e., aesthetics, recreation) sections for environmental review documents

Experience managing subconsultants performing cultural resources work

Experience leading and / or presenting at public meetings

Willingness to travel and complete fieldwork for short-term, out of town assignments

Demonstrated success in business development activities, including client engagement and proposal development

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office.

This position may be based out of Barr’s Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Bismarck, North Dakota, offices.

NOTE : Some work locations may feature rough terrain, steep slopes, and dense vegetation. Job assignments may also involve work on construction and industrial sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.

Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.