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Environmental Specialist SR

Job Title: Environmental Specialist SR

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

Education Requirements

Advanced degree in history, archeology, anthropology, or closely related discipline
Certifications and specialized training a plus;

Experience Requirements

Five or more years of experience leading cultural resources surveys and investigation, including both archaeological and historical resources;
Experience coordinating with governing agencies such as SHPO, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FERC, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources on cultural resources surveys, avoidance and mitigation strategies.
Experience with governing regulations, including USACE Appendix C, National Historic Preservation Act and Georgia Cemetery Law among others;
Cultural resource evaluations and USACE Appendix C/NHPA Section 106 permitting and compliance on linear projects (road and/or utility) and stand-alone construction activities;
Experience utilizing Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources GIS (GNAHRGIS) and other online resources for archaeological and historic information.
Experience with Historic Preservation Division Archaeological Assessment Report Guidelines and Components (2001) and the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists' Georgia Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Surveys (2001)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to synthesize technical information and communicate in a manner suitable for technical and non-technical audiences;
Proficient with GIS software;
Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and professional guidelines with respect to archaeological and historic resources;
Excellent oral and written (business and technical) communication skills;
Judgement skills necessary to make decisions, solve problems and implement solutions;
Strong organizing, planning and scheduling skills with the ability to manage and track numerous projects;
Maintain the National Park Service's Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology, history, or architectural history
Ability to serve as an expert witness up to and including provision of testimony at hearings
Ability to drive vehicles on and off-road; occasional overnight travel is required;
Ability to work independently and on teams, without direct supervision, outside normal business hours and outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions;

Behavioral Attributes

Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with client values, Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment;
Self-directed with strong initiative and pro-active, solution-oriented approach;
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills that facilitate teamwork across business units;
Works as a team player and takes personal responsibility for successes and failures;