Archaeologist

AECOM; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Archeologist for a role in Honolulu, with responsibilities including reviewing projects for historic property impacts and preparing government memorandums. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and significant experience in archaeological assessments and preservation reviews.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience reviewing projects in accordance with HRS Chapter 6E and NHPA.

Responsibilities

• Review federal, state, and local projects affecting historic properties.
• Prepare government memorandums for historic preservation review.

Skills

Technical Writing

Time Management

Organization

Education

BA/BS in Archaeology

BA/BS in Anthropology

BA/BS in Cultural Studies

BA/BS in Hawaiian Studies

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS

Adobe Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Archeologist to join our team in Honolulu. For the right candidate, this position can be remote.

The Archeologist will review federal, state, and local projects with the potential to affect historic properties in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 6E and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). These reviews will follow the processes outlined in Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-275 and 13-284 and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36 Part 800. This includes the identification and inventory of historic properties, evaluation of significance, determination of effect to significant historic properties, mitigation commitments, development of mitigation plans, and verification of mitigation completion.

The ideal applicant will have experience reviewing and producing government memorandums for the following documents:

• Requests for Historic Preservation Review in accordance with HRS Chapter 6E and a determination letter in accordance with HAR 13-275 and HAR 13-284
• Requests for Area of Potential Effect (APE) Concurrence
• Requests for Information on Historic Properties in the APE
• Requests for concurrence with 6E and NHPA Section 106 Effect Determinations
• Archaeological Testing Strategies
• Archaeological Inventory Survey Reports
• Archaeological Assessments Reports
• Archaeological Monitoring Plans
• Archaeological Monitoring Reports
• Archaeological Data Recovery Reports and Plans
• Archaeological Preservation Plans

The position will include the preparation of government memorandums responding to these various steps in the historic preservation review and Section 106 consultation process. The applicant must also be able to perform archaeological literature and database research.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Hawaiian Studies, or a similar field + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing projects in accordance with HRS Chapter 6E and Section 106 of the NHPA
• Strong understanding of or familiarity with HRS 13-275, HRS 13-284, and CFR Title 36 Part 800
• Experience working with various federal, state, and local agencies
• Experience using ArcMap and/or ArcGIS, Adobe software, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent time management, organization, and technical writing skills

Additional Information

About AECOM: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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