Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Specialist

About This Role

This role involves conducting, leading, and reviewing archaeological and cultural resource projects to ensure regulatory compliance and preserve cultural heritage. The specialist will work with VHB's team to balance development needs with environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, lead, author, and/or review Vermont Archaeological Resource Assessments (ARAs), Cultural Resource Assessment Surveys, and Archaeological Resource Identification Surveys at Phase I, II, and III levels.
• Conduct archival and historical background research.
• Assess archaeological site integrity, significance, and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility.
• Assess proposed infrastructure improvement and/or construction projects and other engineering related impacts to identified cultural resources.
• Prepare recommendations for the preservation, avoidance, and/or minimization of impacts to eligible or listed cultural resources.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts with federal, state, and municipal agencies.
• Support other VHB departments and regional offices with archaeological and historic preservation planning and compliance.
• Provide artifact analysis and assist in curation efforts.
• Prepare field survey and maps for reporting using the ESRI suite of software.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for cultural resource projects.
• Review/respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Support and build client relationships.
• Assist with mentoring and leading field, junior, and mid-level staff archaeologists.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional standards for archaeology
• A member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), or has the credentials necessary for enrollment
• 3-5+ years of professional experience in archeology and/or cultural resource management
• Ability to travel to a location, walk/hike and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field
• 3-5+ years of professional experience in archeology and/or cultural resource management

Nice to Have

• Familiarity working with NEPA, ARPA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and New England state environmental compliance laws
• Familiarity with and experience conducting archaeological fieldwork in accordance with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation’s 2017 Guidelines for Conducting Archaeology in Vermont and applying the Environmental Predictive Model for Locating Pre-contact Archaeological Sites
• Experience in digital photography
• Knowledge of Northeastern American archaeology
• Knowledge of architectural styles, and periods of development

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits