On-call Senior Archaeologist

TRC CompaniesCA-San Ramon, CA
$36 - $46Onsite

About The Position

TRC Companies, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets. Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in renewable energy, oil - gas, transportation, and manufacturing industries. With one of the largest multimedia air and land permitting and compliance teams in the country, we support client success in manufacturing and industry, liquids delivery and processing, natural gas storage and delivery, power generation and delivery, and transportation projects.

Requirements

  • Graduate degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in anthropology, archaeology, architectural history, or historic preservation.
  • 10 or more years' experience of progressive experience in the archaeology and/or architectural history of California and the surrounding region.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations, environmental review processes, and compliance requirements (e.g., Section 106 and California Environmental Quality Act - CEQA).
  • Knowledge of SPECIFIC PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS for state and federal lands (ARPA and Fieldwork Authorization permits).
  • Meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications for Archaeology, History, Architectural History, or Historic Architecture.
  • Previous project experience working on federal (e.g., BLM, USFS, NPS, ACOE, BIA) and state lands (e.g., California State Parks).
  • Regional experience that would allow for immediate permitting with the local offices of federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS, BOR, etc.) and obtaining other permits as needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing, peer-reviewing, public speaking.
  • Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
  • Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner, with a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets and producing high quality reports.
  • A commitment to safety.
  • Familiarity with digital data recordation and management.
  • A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in following states is preferable: CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ.

Responsibilities

  • Overall management and direct supervision, including fieldwork, of all types of archaeological field and historic preservation projects, ranging from small local surveys through large, multi-year energy projects.
  • Marketing, proposal development, client coordination, regulatory and tribal consultation.
  • Assist with implementation of budgets, research designs, work plans, schedules, analyses and reporting.
  • Work closely with other cultural resources and environmental staff in TRC's Planning, Permitting, and Licensing practice.
  • Potential to bring in new work and possess solid relationships with the SHPO, THPOs, and other Federal, State, and Municipal Government archaeological staff in California and across the west in general.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for all full-time employees.
  • Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence for all employees, including part-time.
  • Jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
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