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Kimley-Horn
Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Management Professional
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What they do
An Archeologist finds and analyzes artifacts, such as tools, the remains of buildings or ships, or human skeletons, to learn about past human cultures and civilizations. Supervises careful excavation of artifacts at field sites, records and analyzes evidence. May manage or protect archeological sites, or assess building sites prior to the start of construction
$68,436 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Kimley-Horn's Riverside, CA office is seeking a Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Management Professional with 3+ years of experience to join their Cultural Resource Management team! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities Conduct cultural resources records searches, pedestrian surveys, and site eligibility evaluations, and well as preparing site records and contributing to cultural resources technical studies pursuant to applicable state and federal environmental and historic preservation law, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Support and/or engage in Tribal consultation and public outreach Provide training to entry-level staff, peer groups, clients, etc. and be able to meaningful engage with partners and clients in a service-oriented manner. Travel for this role will be ~25% annually with 15% being statewide and the remainder being local to Southern CA Qualifications Master's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Archaeological History or related field is required Successful completion of an archaeology field school is required Must meet Secretary of Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications in Archaeology Must be listed or eligible for listing in the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) Must meet requirements for various agency Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permits Must meet requirements for access to confidential archaeological information housed within the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) At least 3 years of combined experience conducting cultural resources surveys, site condition assessments, and site eligibility evaluations, as well as preparing and reviewing cultural resources technical studies prepared pursuant to CEQA, NEPA, and/or NHPA, is required At least 1 year of experience working directly with descendent communities is desired At least 1 year of experience working in cultural/historical public education (i.e. design/research for cultural/historical plaques, museum exhibits, trail signage, etc.) is desired Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning, land planning, policy planning, and entitlement for a variety of land development projects is desired Experience with various digital tools, such as Smartsheet, ArcGIS Pro, etc., is desired Must follow safety protocols and be able to work in outdoor field conditions, lift field equipment (i.e. auger, shovels, post-hole digger, shaker screen, etc.), and safely operate a 4WD vehicle on rugged, remote roads Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to anticipate needs and effectively support internal and external partners Must be highly organized and be able to manage, support, and track multiple projects and tasks simultaneously Must be passionate, highly motivated, and have the ability to contribute to a positive working environment