Cultural/GIS Specialist

Tessera•Fort Stewart, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking an expert and creative Cultural/GIS Specialist with a positive attitude to support cultural resource management at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The role conducts archaeological inventories and evaluations, reviews federal undertakings, prepares environmental documentation, and maintains cultural resource GIS data and databases. It also supports archaeological site monitoring and protection, investigations of site damage, tribal consultation, cemetery visitation activities, environmental reporting, and artifact analysis. Work is performed in accordance with applicable Army standards and cultural and environmental compliance requirements, under the technical supervision of an SOI-qualified archaeologist.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology; specialized vocational, technical, or other formal training may substitute in part for experience.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage under Tessera’s insurance.
For access to a federal military installation, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify are required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without assistance or reasonable accommodation, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and extended periods of standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, and climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs.
Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Skills in GIS mapping, spatial analysis, GPS data collection, and management of cultural resource databases are highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of federal cultural and environmental compliance requirements, including NEPA, NHPA, ARPA, and historic preservation regulations is highly sought.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute Phase I archaeological inventories and Phase II National Register of Historic Places evaluations in accordance with the ICRMP and under the technical supervision of an SOI-qualified archaeologist.
Conduct desktop reviews of federal undertakings to determine potential impacts on archaeological resources, prepare NEPA documentation, and maintain the internal NEPA/CRM Review Database.
Maintain and update installation CRM GIS spatial data layers, including archaeological sites, survey boundaries, high-probability zones, cemeteries, historic features, and archival maps, in conformance with Army SDSFIE standards.
Conduct annual systematic monitoring of NRHP-eligible or indeterminate archaeological sites.
Implement physical site-protection measures, including painting boundary trees, recording GPS datums, and installing Seibert stakes or protective signage.
Assist with archaeological field investigations of reported intentional or unintentional site damage, draft Archaeological Impact Summary Reports, and deliver ARPA briefings to units, civilian staff, and contractors.
Support government-to-government tribal consultation by drafting formal correspondence, managing and quarterly verifying the Tribal Contact Database, and archiving communications within five business days of receipt.
Assist with compiling and producing historical information packets and maps for the bi-annual Cemetery Visitation program and lead brief historical discussions for visiting members of the public.
Compile environmental metrics for annual Army data calls, including internal and external EPAS audits and annual EQUIP surveys.
Assist the FS/HAAF CRM Curation Specialist with standard laboratory artifact analysis of materials recovered during Phase I and Phase II archaeological field investigations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment, and paid sick leave.
Potential shared earning bonus.
Tuition assistance after one year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.