Cultural Resource Specialist Albuquerque, NM, US 16 days ago

Bat Conservation International • Albuquerque, NM

297d • $60,000 - $64,000 • Remote

About The Position

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a full-time Cultural Resource Specialist to join BCI's Conservation Department. The Cultural Resource Specialist will work as part of the Restoration Team in the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program (HP&R). The successful candidate must be currently permitted or qualified to be permitted as a Principal Investigator/Project Director on state, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service lands in at least one of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Preference will be given to candidates who are BLM permittable in southwest New Mexico. The Cultural Resources Specialist will oversee and conduct fieldwork and reporting for cultural resource inventories based in the American Southwest. They will work directly with BCI's Cultural Resource Coordinator to coordinate with internal teams in HP&R and external partners to support BCI's work in the states. Cultural resources work includes overseeing field crew and reporting writing staff, conducting fieldwork, documenting and analyzing archaeological sites, completing cultural resource inventory forms, and writing archaeological technical reports. BCI's cultural resource inventories are primarily done in combination with subterranean bat surveys to gather information on wildlife and cultural resources at abandoned mines. The inventories are used to guide treatment recommendations to protect important cultural and biological resources during safeguarding and closure of abandoned mines on public lands. BCI's cultural resource inventories also include block and linear pedestrian surveys of areas selected for wildlife habitat improvement and restoration projects. This position will also assist with other project duties, including data and photo organization, map production, conducting research, and other tasks. Our program highly encourages all staff to seek out opportunities within other teams and specialties to better understand the full capacity of the HP&R program and to build working relationships with colleagues outside of their respective specialties and teams. The ideal candidate will be willing and able to provide writing and fieldwork assistance to other teams within HP&R during lulls in cultural resources work. BCI offers on-the-job training, and opportunities for additional safety/medical certifications may be available. Traversing challenging terrain on foot and conducting surveys in inclement, uncomfortable, and variable weather is a part of all field-based work within HP&R.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field of study such as archaeology, history, anthropology, or historic preservation.
• Previous archaeological report writing or editing experience.
• Experience completing cultural resource inventory forms, including NRHP recommendations.
• Ability to review, synthesize, and interpret archaeological data and communicate conclusions verbally and in writing.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort communicating with colleagues in a remote work environment.
• Experience working in cooperative, small-team settings.
• Experience working outdoors and comfort moving through difficult terrain with limited resources.
• Experience driving off-road.
• Reliable and self-motivated worker.
• Demonstrate initiative and resourceful problem-solving skills to optimize project completion.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including utilizing style templates and automatic cross-references.
• Must have a valid US driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in digital mapping (e.g., using EOS GPS, Trimble, or ArcGIS Field Maps) and digital site documentation (e.g., using ArcGIS Survey123).
• Experience using GIS programs to create and modify spatial data (e.g., using ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience leading field crews.
• Experience using hand tools (e.g., shovel, saw, pick, axe).
• Experience and/or interest in using rock climbing equipment.
• Certifications in first aid, CPR, and/or wilderness medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator/Project Director for projects located in at least one of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
• Conduct fieldwork and reporting for cultural resource inventories, alternately serving as PI/PD or assistant archaeologist as determined by project needs and permit status.
• Write technical reports, complete archaeological site/resource forms, draw site sketch maps, and organize data and photos.
• Conduct background research using archival records, physical and online sources, and historical maps and photographs.
• Interpret results of surveys based on field notes, photography, and GIS data.
• Synthesize information to create appropriate National Register of Historic Places eligibility assessments and resource management recommendations.
• Survey and document historic and prehistoric archaeological resources using digital field forms, photographs, and GPS devices.
• Plan and manage logistics for field projects, including making travel reservations, route planning and navigation, and maintaining gear.
• Collaborate with teams in BCI to support the growth of archaeology and cultural resource management in conservation work.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree