At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, we'll count on you to:

Support clients with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Alaska Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) compliance and coordination activities. This may include: agreement document preparation, finding of effect recommendations, consultation planning, fieldwork, and associated reporting. The successful candidate may also serve as a task or project manager.

Candidates should be familiar with Section 106 of the NHPA; the AHPA; fieldwork planning, execution, and documentation; preparation of state and federal land access permits; Quality Control review processes; interpretation of field data; and the regulatory framework for cultural resource management in Alaska. The successful candidate should be familiar with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental regulations that pertain to cultural resources.The successful candidate will be familiar with cultural resources management; research and documentation; fieldwork and technical writing; and consultation with tribal entities and diverse stakeholders.

Candidates must be available for fieldwork and travel throughout Alaska and be experienced in leading field crews. The candidate may be required to lead or participate in Phase I, II, or III surveys, excavation, and archaeological monitoring.

We’ll also count on the Senior Cultural Resources Specialist to:

Develop and monitor tasks, schedules, and cost estimates, and assess applicable requirements and processes for cultural resource projectsProvide technical expertise to project teams and clients Plan, organize, and supervise the work of junior professionals and technicians as neededServe as Project Manager or Task Lead as neededPerform other duties as needed

The successful candidate will work independently and may assist senior scientists on larger projects. They must also commit to professional ethics standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of Alaska-based cultural resources experience.Experience with GPS devices.

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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel Proven ability to manage multiple field crews Excellent communication and client interaction skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Requires ability to travel Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.