Senior Archaeologist

ICF•Carson City, NV

1d•Remote

About The Position

ICF seeks an experienced, mid-career Senior Archaeologist for its West region, with a particular focus on the Great Basin. The position can be fully or partially remote, and applicants living in Nevada, Utah, or California are encouraged to apply. The archaeologist will work across cultural resources management disciplines, including archaeology, the built environment, tribal resources, and landscapes, and will balance project management with delivery of technical services. The role includes historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies, as well as developing and implementing regulatory compliance solutions to support clients’ compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary cultural resources team that includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
Experience working within NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements.
Experience obtaining concurrence on NHPA Section 106 findings and serving as archaeology lead for the full cycle of Section 106 review.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy.
Ability to think strategically.
Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives.
Desire to contribute to employee development and career fulfillment in a progressive work environment.
Desire to excel and contribute to complex environmental challenges in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Archaeologist certification.
Thorough knowledge of Great Basin Native American tribes and regional contexts.
Strong fieldwork skills, including pedestrian and subsurface survey, testing and evaluation, and working knowledge of GPS.
Qualifications and experience to be BLM-permitted as a Principal Investigator in California and Nevada.
Experience and knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act regulatory requirements.
Background working with private- and public-sector clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Work on environmental compliance and cultural resource management projects, including client contact, task order management, budget control, invoicing, scheduling, personnel allocation and planning, and subcontractor involvement.
Lead or participate in investigations to identify and evaluate resources for the National Register of Historic Places, assess project effects on resources, develop resource management recommendations, and address complex management challenges requiring technical and regulatory knowledge.
Collaborate with integrated teams of cultural resources specialists, natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders to solve problems.
Support clients’ long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance.
Perform historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for archaeology studies.
Develop and implement regulatory compliance solutions supporting clients’ compliance with NEPA and NHPA.
Manage project scoping, staffing, progress reporting, quality control, schedules, and costs.