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 full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local ERM office or hybrid.

Applicants are preferred to be local to the Pacific Northwest, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal).  Pacific Northwest archaeological field experience is required.

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 the Pacific Northwest, the successful candidate will 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 Washington SEPA and Governor’s Executive Order 21-02 (formerly 05-05), 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, the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, 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:


* Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study.


* 5+ years of related paid experience.


* Oregon SHPO-qualified Archaeologist (must have approval in hand).


* Knowledge of Great Basin, Northwest Coast, and Columbian Plateau culture 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...