Staff Archaeologist - Eastern U.S. at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Salisbury, North Carolina

Job Description:

Tetra Tech Inc., an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking a professional, motivated, and intelligent candidates to fill two Staff Archaeologist positions for our Federal NEPA, NHPA, and Environmental Compliance team. The person selected will become a part of the Tetra Tech Environmental Government Services cultural resource team and will conduct a variety of technical writing, field, administrative, and project planning tasks to support Federal, State, and commercial contracts. Project assignments will primarily be in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States.

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Responsibilities:
• Support Federal, State, and commercial projects with the development of desktop reviews, work plans, technical reports, archaeological and built environment surveys, data collection, monitoring, evaluative testing, and site mitigation across multiple states - primarily those of the Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the US.
• Work independently on contract deliverables such as letter reports, technical reports, and work plans.
• Support and report to the Cultural Resource Program Manager and the Senior Cultural Resource Specialist for project needs.
• Support the Project Manager to identify, plan, and track project deliverables.
• Work with clients, State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation offices, and other stakeholders to meet Section 106 compliance requirements.
• Author cultural resource sections of NEPA documents including, but not limited to, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to team members in support of their functions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to identify, record, and analyze archaeological artifacts, features, and sites in-field and through GIS.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize archaeological and historical data to furnish reporting under Section 106 review and NEPA assessment.
• High proficiency with technical writing to support environmental contracts.
• Proficiency with electronic devices, ESRI ArcPRo, and office software.
• In-depth knowledge of the requirements for archaeological project execution including logistics and permitting needs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local regulations and statutes.
• The ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures in remote locations, perform shovel testing and excavation, and traverse up to 10 miles a day in varied terrain.
• Familiarity with DoD other Federal and State plans and processes highly desired.
• Preference is given to applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Qualifications for archaeology.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check : CUI access is needed.

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or a closely related field; advanced degree highly desired.
• Must have attended an archaeological field school and have at least five years of cultural resource management experience in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and/or the Midwest.
• Archaeological experience in other U.S. regions also valued.
• Prior experience writing NEPA cultural resource sections highly desired.
• Prior experience producing GIS deliverables highly desired.
• Prior experience conducting document reviews and writing technical documents highly desired.
• Direct experience with federal and state agencies cultural resource regulations is highly desired.
• Direct experience with DoD Section 106 compliance; previous work with SHPOs and THPOs highly desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The entails work performed in a field environment, primarily in a Southern and Mid-Atlantic US geographic setting. Field work can involve traversing uneven terrain, remaining in a stationary position, digging, and walking for extended periods of time and will require moving and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds. However, the position will also require extended periods of work in a remote office environment. Note that office work will be fully remote.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work is principally performed in a remote office environment but the employee may be required to travel for field work to complete site investigation and data gathering. The employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions as needed to maintain project schedules.

Language & Communication Skills: The employee must be fluent in the English language and able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. The employee may be required to make presentations at conferences and to clients, and the employee will be responsible for providing high quality written products to include presentations, reports, and proposals.

Mathematical Skills: The employee must be able to perform basic math as needed to support data collection and project management (i.e., overseeing project logistics and providing accurate schedule and progress updates).

Other Skills: The employee must have strong computer skills and be able to use common software needed for project management and product development (such as Microsoft Office, ArcPro, and Adobe Pro).

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

The salary range for this position is $62,000 - $67,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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