Staff Historian/Cultural Resources Specialist - Environmental Services (Kansas City)
- Employer
- Burns & McDonnell
- Location
- Raytown, Missouri
- Closing date
- Jun 2, 2024
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- Position Type
- Cultural Resource Management
- Discipline
- Cultural Anthropology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Specialty
- Environmental Anthropology
- Organization Type
- Business
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Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Staff Historian/Cultural Resources Specialist for our Environmental Services Global Practice in Kansas City to lead and support architectural and historic resource studies, surveys, and archival research. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.
The Staff Historian/Cultural Resources Specialist will be a part of our Environmental Services Global Practice and will perform the following duties:
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The Staff Historian/Cultural Resources Specialist will be a part of our Environmental Services Global Practice and will perform the following duties:
- Serve as Principal Investigator for architectural resource documentation and evaluation projects.
- Coordinate directly with Project Managers and agency staff.
- Write architectural descriptions.
- Evaluate resources for NRHP eligibility and assessing effects as required under Section 106 of the NHPA and applicable state preservation laws.
- Prepare technical reports for a variety of geographic locations under a range of regulatory contexts.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited program required.
- Master's Degree in anthropology/archeology or related field is preferred. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Minimum 4 years of related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification and associated field work.
- Experience in the Upper Midwest and other Great Plains or Western U.S. states is highly preferred.
- Permitted or ability to obtain permit with Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other entities
- Prior consulting experience a plus.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation such as the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Knowledge of anthropology and archaeology methods and practices.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint).
- Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches.
- Willingness to travel.
- Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
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