Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking highly motivated Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural Resources Services team.

This is a hybrid full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local California ERM office or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office. Applicants are preferred to be local to California, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal).

Californian archaeological experience is highly desired.

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 California, 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 CEQA, 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, federal agencies, 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:


* Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study.


* 6+ years of professional experience.


* Knowledge of California and Great Basin 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 will be located in and out of state.


* Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement w...