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Barr Engineering Co. Cultural Resources Specialist - Senior Level (Hybrid) in Durango, Colorado
Job Description:
Summary: Barr is looking to hire a full-time Archaeological Principal Investigator to support our growing cultural resource management practice in the Southwest region of the United States. 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 resource management projects
Developing documentation and coordinating with the State Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Program for Section 106 concurrence
Drafting and reviewing sections of state and federal environmental review documents
Assisting with permit applications and other technical writing
Helping clients interpret regulations and work within regulatory constraints
Developing preliminary 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, or related field or equivalent education and experience
5 years of experience in cultural resources management
Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in archaeology
Ability to obtain required permits to perform archaeological surveys on federal, state, and public land in the Four Corners (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona)
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
Ability to work cooperatively with local, state, and federal regulators
Superior writing, editing, and communication skills
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:
10 or more years of experience in cultural resources management
Consulting experience
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
Other environmental permitting experience (e.g., wetlands, state permits, water appropriation and discharge, etc.)
Experience facilitating consultation with tribal communities
Experience leading and/or presenting at public meetings
Experience writing a variety of sections (e.g., socioeconomics, environmental justice, cumulative effects, etc.) for environmental review docum
Familiarity with GIS
Task and project management experience, including development of scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
Demonstrated success in business development activities, including client engagement and proposal development
Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams
Aptitude for developing client relationships and business opportunities
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 is based out of Barr's Durango, Colorado or Farmington, New Mexico offices.