Cultural Resources Specialist

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.•Murray, UT

2h•$75,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Cultural Resources Specialist to join its Environmental Services Group in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position provides archaeological and cultural resources services, including inventory, evaluation, reporting, and consultation. Its primary role is to identify cultural resources affected by projects, assist agencies with regulatory compliance, and identify and implement measures to avoid or minimize adverse effects to cultural resources. The specialist plans, conducts, and oversees archaeological Class I–III assessments under the direction of a Principal Investigator; represents the company in meetings with clients, sponsors, agencies, Tribal governments, and organizations; and conducts NEPA analysis and prepares cultural resource reports and related sections of NEPA documents. The role also supports compliance with federal, state, Tribal, and local requirements, including the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 4(f), and assists the Principal Investigator in managing projects from conception to completion, on schedule and within budget. Local and regional travel, including multiple overnight stays, is required. Fieldwork may be physically demanding and take place in varied environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
At least 4 to 8 years of professional cultural resource management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading archaeological field investigations.
Working knowledge of Section 106 compliance.
Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
Ability to travel locally and within the service region, including multiple overnight stays.
Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in varied environments and lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
Experience with data collection, storage, and filing best practices, as well as historic and prehistoric artifact analysis.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screen.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, GPS, GIS, and Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF editing software.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience consulting with federally recognized Tribal governments.
Experience with ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and oversee archaeological Class I–III assessments for planning and engineering projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Represent J-U-B as a cultural resource professional at meetings with clients, sponsors, agencies, Tribal governments, and organizations.
Conduct NEPA analysis, author cultural resource reports and other resource sections of NEPA documents, and provide subject matter input on cultural resource concerns.
Assist private, municipal, state, federal, and Tribal clients with applicable federal, state, Tribal, and local cultural resource compliance requirements.
Prepare and tailor cultural resource investigations, reports, and related services for regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance on assigned projects with the National Historic Preservation Act and related federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning cultural and historic sites.
Assist in preparing Section 4(f) documentation under 23 CFR Part 774.
Assist the Principal Investigator with managing projects from conception to completion and help ensure they remain on schedule and within budget.
Perform other duties as assigned.