Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Management Professional

Kimley-Horn • Riverside, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Riverside, CA office is seeking an Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Management Professional with 3+ years of experience to join their Cultural Resource Management team. This is not a remote position. The role involves conducting cultural resources records searches, pedestrian surveys, and site eligibility evaluations, as well as preparing site records and contributing to cultural resources technical studies pursuant to applicable state and federal environmental and historic preservation law, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The position also requires supporting and/or engaging in Tribal consultation and public outreach, and providing training to entry-level staff, peer groups, clients, etc., while meaningfully engaging with partners and clients in a service-oriented manner. Travel for this role will be approximately 25% annually, with 15% being statewide and the remainder being local to Southern CA.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Archaeological History or related field
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school
• Meet Secretary of Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications in Archaeology
• Listed or eligible for listing in the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
• Meet requirements for various agency Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permits
• Meet requirements for access to confidential archaeological information housed within the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS)
• At least 3 years of combined experience conducting cultural resources surveys, site condition assessments, and site eligibility evaluations, as well as preparing and reviewing cultural resources technical studies prepared pursuant to CEQA, NEPA, and/or NHPA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and effectively support internal and external partners
• Highly organized and able to manage, support, and track multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Passionate, highly motivated, and ability to contribute to a positive working environment

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience working directly with descendent communities
• At least 1 year of experience working in cultural/historical public education (i.e. design/research for cultural/historical plaques, museum exhibits, trail signage, etc.)
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning, land planning, policy planning, and entitlement for a variety of land development projects
• Experience with various digital tools, such as Smartsheet, ArcGIS Pro, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cultural resources records searches, pedestrian surveys, and site eligibility evaluations
• Prepare site records and contribute to cultural resources technical studies pursuant to applicable state and federal environmental and historic preservation law, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Support and/or engage in Tribal consultation and public outreach
• Provide training to entry-level staff, peer groups, clients, etc.
• Meaningfully engage with partners and clients in a service-oriented manner

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Student loan matching in our 401(k)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level