Archeologist/Cultural Resource Consultant
JSI
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We are seeking a full-time Archeologist/Cultural Resource Consultant (CRM) to assist us with our current telecom projects in our Lubbock, TX office. The salary range is $90K – $150K per year (depending on experience).
Candidates would assist a current team with preparing documents and reports and reviewing those prepared by a 3rd party company to ensure that all projects’ aspects meet Federal and State compliance requirements. Experienced and permitted in New Mexico desired.
Basic Job Duties
- Consultation and development of proposals, methodologies, and research designs; coordinate field and laboratory crews; Coordinate and assist internal and external clients with cultural resources regulatory compliance.
- Support and oversee the development of state and local land use and environmental permitting efforts, including conditional/special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility.
- Coordinate with 3rd party companies as they prepare environmental documents for permitting, with State and Federal Agencies like but not limited to, BLM, NMSLO, DOT’s, and USFS.
- Work may include project compliance or fieldwork support, budget and milestone coordination, and proposal or scope-of-work development support.
- Work closely with the project team to navigate cultural resource challenges and meet client needs.
- Attend meetings with clients and be able to articulate updates on projects.
- Provide excellent leadership at the project, team, and office level by demonstrating leadership behaviors and professionalism.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of archaeological experience with a professional cultural resource, architectural, engineering firm, or a federal or state agency.
- Candidate should have an extensive working knowledge of federal and state laws (e.g., NEPA, NHPA, CWA, and ESA) governing natural resource management.
- Demonstrated experience with federal agencies such as US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and/or US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state/local agencies is preferred.
- Permitted/Licensed with New Mexico local, state, and federal agencies a plus.
- Experience and ability to manage multiple smaller projects or one or two larger projects in diverse settings and with changing requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.
- Able to resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
Benefits
At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with:
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
- Educational opportunities.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
About JSI
JSI is a full-service consulting firm and broadband solutions leader, providing financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic assistance to independent communications service providers. For more than 60 years, JSI’s business knowledge, experience, and demonstrated record of success have helped clients plan and realize long-term success and profitability. JSI has relationships with over 750 communications entities across the nation, including several US territories. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, JSI also has offices in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. To learn more, please visit us at jsitel.com.