Principal Cultural Resources Specialist / Tribal Consultation Advisor

Arcadis•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced cultural resources and Tribal consultation specialist to provide part-time, as-needed technical support for cultural resources, environmental review, permitting, and Tribal coordination assignments. The initial anticipated assignment is the Arctic Mine Development Project EIS, where the specialist may serve as a senior advisor and Tribal Consultation Key Issue Lead supporting Arcadis as the third-party EIS contractor under the direction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The role may also support other Arcadis projects involving cultural resources, archaeology, NHPA Section 106 compliance, Tribal engagement, NEPA review, agency coordination, and related documentation. Assignments will depend on project needs, workload, availability, and qualifications, and the position is intended to provide flexible senior-level support across related projects and programs. The position focuses primarily on technical advice, review, consultation support, and project coordination rather than routine field investigations or frequent travel. Work is anticipated to be remote, with a variable workload based on project schedules and deliverable needs. No routine fieldwork or regular travel is currently anticipated. Limited project-specific travel, possibly for an in-person agency, Tribal, or project meeting in Alaska, may be requested, coordinated, and approved in advance. Arcadis describes itself as a global provider of sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, with more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries. The company emphasizes meaningful work, sustainable solutions, career development, and equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

20 years of experience in cultural resources and Tribal consultation management, with expertise in client delivery and business development.
Extensive professional experience in archaeology and cultural resources management, including senior-level technical review and project oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, schedule-driven project team.
Experience coordinating with federal and state agencies, Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations or communities, and other stakeholders on culturally sensitive matters.
Experience working with internal and external clients.
Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a closely related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA Section 106.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
Substantial experience with Alaska archaeology, cultural resources programs, Tribal consultation, and rural or remote Alaska communities.
Prior experience serving in a State Historic Preservation Office, as a State Archaeologist, or in a comparable senior regulatory or cultural resources role.
Experience supporting environmental reviews or permitting for mining, infrastructure, or other complex projects involving USACE or other federal agencies.
Experience preparing or reviewing cultural resources technical reports, consultation records, effects analyses, mitigation measures, and administrative record documentation.

Responsibilities

Provide senior technical advice on cultural resources, archaeology, NHPA Section 106 compliance, and coordination with Tribes, agencies, communities, and other consulting parties, including Alaska-specific support when assigned.
Support USACE-led Tribal consultation by helping identify potentially interested Tribes; preparing consultation and meeting materials; advising on culturally appropriate engagement; and supporting documentation, follow-up, and action tracking under USACE direction.
Review archaeological, ethnographic, historical, and cultural resources information for assigned projects and help identify information needs, data limitations, and issues requiring agency or Tribal coordination.
Support preparation and quality review of Cultural Resources Reports and related EIS content, including Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, Mitigation, and Agency Coordination sections.
Help maintain a clear distinction between NEPA analysis and NHPA Section 106 consultation while coordinating relevant information across technical workstreams and documenting it appropriately in the administrative record.
Advise project teams on potentially sensitive cultural resources, sacred sites, traditional land use, subsistence-related cultural considerations, confidentiality, and appropriate use of Traditional Knowledge consistent with Tribal preferences and agency direction.
Participate in virtual project meetings, technical reviews, and consultation-planning discussions as needed.
Coordinate with project managers, NEPA practitioners, cultural resources leads, technical specialists, and other team members to support timely, consistent, and defensible deliverables.
Provide technical quality assurance and quality control review of cultural resources and Tribal consultation materials as requested.
Support other cultural resources, environmental review, permitting, Tribal coordination, and related technical work consistent with project needs, availability, and qualifications.