Cultural Resources Specialist
About The Position
J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented Cultural Resources Specialist to join its Environmental Services Group in Meridian, Idaho. The role provides professional services in archaeology, cultural resources inventory, evaluation, reporting, and consultation. Its primary purpose is to identify cultural resources affected by projects, support agency regulatory compliance, and develop and implement measures to avoid or minimize adverse effects to cultural resources. The specialist plans and conducts archaeological assessments, represents J-U-B in meetings with clients and agencies, conducts NEPA analysis, prepares reports and compliance documentation, and supports clients with applicable cultural resource requirements. The position also assists the Principal Investigator with project management from conception through completion. The role requires regional travel, including multiple overnight trips, and physically demanding fieldwork.
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 trips.
- Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in varied environments and lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing 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 National Environmental Policy Act (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 in meeting 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 with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related federal, state, and local laws and regulations for assigned projects.
- Assist in preparing Section 4(f) documentation (23 CFR Part 774).
- Assist the Principal Investigator in managing projects from conception to completion and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs that increase with tenure
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Health club subsidy
- Collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
