Cultural Resources Specialist/Archaeologist - WY

Colorado State University•Cheyenne, WY

9d•$73,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Cultural Resources Specialist will support the Air Force Sentinel Program to ensure regulatory compliance with existing laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements. Provide guidance, program evaluation, resource allocation, and other direct support for all cultural resources activities including identification, evaluation, treatment, and protection of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed or eligible historic and prehistoric archaeological sites, Native American traditional sites and places, historic buildings and structures, and related records, documents, and data. These requirements will be completed in compliance with the program Programmatic Agreement (PA) and all applicable federal regulations and guidelines. This position is part of an interdisciplinary team of specialists and interface with Air Force Sentinel Program Office (SPO), Sentinel Cultural Resources Program Manager (SCRPM), Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) personnel, installation-level Environmental (CE) personnel, private contractor(s), and other program stakeholders. The role provides collaborative program and logistical oversight aligned with Sentinel program priorities and the program’s Programmatic Agreement (PA). Projects within the Sentinel program may involve complex cultural resources considerations and require problem-solving, coordination with stakeholders, and adaptation of standard cultural resources management approaches. This position is located at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Laramie County, Wyoming, adjacent to the city of Cheyenne. See here for more details: https://www.warren.af.mil/Base-Information/Newcomers-Information/ Position is contingent upon funding. Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 pm (MT) on April 13, 2026.

Requirements

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Frequent travel (7-15 days per month) may be required during the field season (March-October).
May supervise other full-time AP-Special personnel
Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, cultural resources management, or related discipline is required.
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and Survey123
Meet the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology: At least 1 year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management; At least 4 months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology; Demonstrated the ability to carry out research to completion;
Demonstrate the ability to complete National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations for cultural resources;
Demonstrate the ability to identify and assess subsurface and surface archaeological deposits;
Demonstrated experience in conducting archaeological monitoring, archaeological site testing, site recordation, NHRP evaluations, data recovery and analysis, and all aspects of report preparation, to include geographic information system mapping and analysis.
Demonstrated experience in cultural resources technical report writing and technical editing.
Experience identifying appropriate methodology for completing historical and cultural resources surveys, inventories, and NRHP eligibility evaluations.
Professional experience preparing treatment recommendations regarding preservation, mitigation, avoidance, protection, and/or restoration.
Supervisory experience, leading interdisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate and enforce health, safety, and security protocols in field or office settings.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Greater than 3-years of post-graduate professional experience in cultural resources/archaeology.
At least 1-year of professional project experience within the Upper Mountain West (CO, ID, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) region preferred.
Experience applying Federal, State, and local cultural resources laws, regulations, and guidance to support project planning, assessments of effect, environmental compliance, and permitting.
Demonstrated experience with facilities planning, facility operations, and construction.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing federal cultural resources programs, policies, laws, and regulations.
Experience applying archaeological principles and practices to support NHPA and cultural resources management.
Experience analyzing and interpreting cultural resources data and regulations.
Proficiency in ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and Survey123.
Proficiency in project planning and execution within environmental or natural resource contexts.
Demonstrated skills integrating an interdisciplinary team that includes legal, communications, environmental, engineering, planning, regulatory, and community stakeholders.
Department of Defense/US Air Force experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Regulatory compliance, permitting, inspection, and monitoring
Serve as a technical expert in cultural resources, providing guidance related to identification, evaluation, treatment, and protection of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed or eligible historic and prehistoric archaeological sites, Native American traditional sites and places, historic buildings and structures, and related records, documents, and data.
Assist AF with review and inspect construction activities to ensure regulatory compliance pertaining to cultural resources and Native American traditional sites and places.
Assist with preparation of cultural resources documents, reports, work plans, and review/edit documents prepared by others.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures associated with MILCON projects.
Review technical reports and provide quality assurance of data.
Support 3rd party inspections and Environmental Management System (EMS) checklists as directed by the SPO.
Support on-base and off-base cultural resources surveys as directed by the SPO.
Serve as cultural resources monitor during active construction.
ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and Survey123 File/document management via SharePoint and Box
Assist with data QA/QC
Organize project files and prepare reports
Review technical reports and provide quality assurance
Provide first-line review of data and information submitted from the field to ensure accuracy and completeness.
All spatial data will conform to Sentinel spatial data standards and security requirements.
Regularly and routinely communicate with SPO, installation personnel, CEMML colleagues, contractors, and project partners via virtual and in-person meetings, working groups, briefings, and email to provide program level support, technical expertise and guidance
Develop agendas and take meeting minutes; prepare training modules; and lead meetings, as needed.
Meetings, working groups, and briefing minutes will be provided to SCRPM within 10 days following the event.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable solutions for SPO.
Prepare progress reports and status updates on weekly, monthly, quarterly basis