Cultural Resources Branch Chief

State of Indiana; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Army National Guard’s Environmental Program seeks a Cultural Resources Branch Chief to guide management of archaeological and historic resources. You will write and implement the Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan, oversee field surveys, data collection, and ensure compliance with environmental laws while leading staff and coordinating multi-agency requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or related field with at least 7 years of professional experience in environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in administrative, leadership, managerial, or supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and cultural resource management laws.
• Ability to establish project management goals and coordinate work units.
• Ability to effectively interact with local, state, and federal representatives.
• Ability to delegate work, provide feedback, and develop employee skillsets.

Skills

Leadership/management

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or related field

Job description

This position serves as the Cultural Resources Branch Chief within the Environmental Program of the Indiana Army National Guard, responsible for advising on cultural resource management laws and regulations. The role manages all archaeological and historic resources under the Indiana Army National Guard's care, including writing and implementing the Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan and overseeing scientific data gathering, surveys, and field investigations. The position provides leadership and staff management while ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or related field with at least 7 years of professional experience in environme


• At least 2 years of experience in administrative, leadership, managerial, or supervisory capacity


• Thorough knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and cultural resource management laws


• Ability to establish project management goals and coordinate work units


• Ability to effectively interact with local, state, and federal representatives


• Ability to delegate work, provide feedback, and develop employee skillsets