Manager, Environmental Services

BDO USA•San Juan, PR

18d

About The Position

The Archaeologist will primarily support the Section 106 component of environmental reviews associated with HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The position collaborates with team members across multiple projects and supports timely, compliant delivery of client goals. The role may supervise Jr. Architectural Historian(s) and may perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience required.
Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and end-user database tools required.
Spanish required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of the history and prehistory of Puerto Rico.
Understanding of applicable state and federal historic preservation and environmental laws, including Section 106/NEPA context.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, compliant documentation.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and workflows in a client-delivery environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree as required by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) for Archaeology (SOI-qualified), preferred.
Knowledge of ESRI tools, such as ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online, preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe applications, including Word and Excel, preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to implement strategies, processes, and solutions in support of client program objectives.
Manage project workflows and deliverables to meet client goals, timelines, and quality expectations.
Support and/or perform NEPA environmental reviews, with emphasis on Section 106 compliance as it pertains to archaeology for HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT projects.
Review and revise Section 106 documentation and supporting materials related to archaeological resources as required.
Conduct research and prepare SHPO consultation documents; coordinate with the Puerto Rico SHPO for Section 106 compliance.
Assist in responding to SHPO requests for additional information for submitted cases.
Perform onsite supervision and quality control for architectural recordation, archaeological monitoring, and Stage I surveys, as required.
Develop and apply procedures to support HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT NEPA environmental reviews for housing, infrastructure, and economic development programs.
Communicate project/task status, issues, risks, and resolutions to internal team members and external stakeholders.
Research and identify complex program issues; recommend and coordinate resolutions and process improvements.
Document and assess internal controls for state and local governmental entities, as applicable to engagement scope.
May supervise Jr. Architectural Historian(s).
Perform other duties as required.