Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Consultant

Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services

Location: Lubbock, TX

Description

We are seeking a full-time Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Consultant to assist us with our current telecom projects in our Lubbock, TX office.

Candidates would assist a current team with preparing documents and reports and reviewing those prepared by a 3rd party company to ensure that all projects' aspects meet Federal and State compliance requirements.

Basic Job Duties

• Consultation and development of proposals, methodologies, and research designs; coordinate field and laboratory crews; Coordinate and assist internal and external clients with cultural resources regulatory compliance.
• Support and oversee the development of state and local land use and environmental permitting efforts, including conditional/special use permits and certificates of environmental compatibility.
• Coordinate with 3rd party companies as they prepare environmental documents for permitting, with State and Federal Agencies like but not limited to, BLM, NMSLO, DOT's, and USFS.
• Work closely with the project team to navigate cultural resource challenges and meet client needs.
• Work may include project compliance or fieldwork support, budget and milestone coordination, and proposal or scope-of-work development support.
• Attend meetings with clients and be able to articulate updates on projects.
• Provide excellent leadership at the project, team, and office level by demonstrating leadership behaviors and professionalism.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of archaeological experience with a professional cultural resource, architectural, engineering firm, or a federal or state agency.
• Candidate should have an extensive working knowledge of federal and state laws (e.g., NEPA, NHPA, CWA, and ESA) governing natural resource management.
• Demonstrated experience with federal agencies such as US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and/or US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state/local agencies is preferred.
• Experience and ability to manage multiple smaller projects or one or two larger projects in diverse settings and with changing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.
• Able to resolve conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
  
  

Benefits

At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.