Cultural Resource Specialist

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks a Cultural Resource Specialist to provide technical CRM support for infrastructure, transportation, and land development projects. You will conduct investigations, support regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on resource considerations.

The role blends fieldwork, research, reporting, and agency coordination. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional cultural resource management experience.
• Experience conducting archaeological investigations and preparing technical reports.
• Knowledge of Section 106 review processes and agency coordination.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I and II archaeological investigations and above-ground historic resource evaluations.
• Assist with documentation and apply NRHP criteria in resource evaluations.
• Perform field investigations, data collection, and documentation to professional standards.
• Support NHPA Section 106, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA regulatory compliance efforts.
• Coordinate with project managers, agencies, SHPOs, THPOs, and clients.

Skills

Fieldwork

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Anthropology/Archaeology/Preservation

Job description

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

Position Summary

The Cultural Resource Specialist provides technical support for cultural resource management (CRM) services associated with infrastructure, transportation, land development, and public and private sector projects. This position conducts cultural resource investigations, supports regulatory compliance efforts, and collaborates with multidisciplinary project teams to identify and address cultural resource considerations. The role combines fieldwork, research, reporting, and agency coordination responsibilities.

The salary for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year depending on experience and skill set. This is an exempt position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Cultural Resource Investigations

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II archaeological investigations and above‑ground historic resource evaluations.
• Apply the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria in support of resource evaluations.
• Perform field investigations, data collection, and documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and company standards.
• Assist with field crew coordination and project task implementation, as assigned.

Regulatory Compliance & Consultation Support

• Support compliance activities related to NHPA Section 106, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and applicable state and local historic preservation regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, agencies, SHPOs, THPOs, tribal representatives, and clients as directed.
• Assist in preparing determinations of eligibility, findings of effect, and supporting documentation for agency review.

Project Coordination

• Manage cultural resource assignments within established project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify potential cultural resource constraints and communicate findings to project teams.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and project managers to support project planning and permitting efforts.

Research, Reporting & Documentation

• Conduct archival, literature, and records research.
• Prepare cultural resource survey reports, eligibility evaluations, effects assessments, and mitigation documentation.
• Contribute to Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and other environmental planning documents.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Quality & Professional Development

• Ensure work products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews of project deliverables.
• Provide guidance and field support to less experienced staff when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of current cultural resource regulations, guidance, and industry practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional cultural resource management experience.
• Experience conducting archaeological investigations and preparing technical reports.
• Working knowledge of Section 106 review processes and agency coordination.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for field assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Meets or is approaching the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards.
• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
• Registration with the Registry of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) or eligibility.
• Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, energy, or land development projects.
• Familiarity with regional cultural resource contexts.
• Experience coordinating fieldwork and supporting project scheduling and budgeting.

Physical And Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to participate in field investigations under varying weather and site conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry field equipment (up to 40 pounds).
• Combination of office, remote, and field‑based work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well‑being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work‑life balance programs

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Culture

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award‑winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

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