Cultural Resources Specialist - Archaeology & Compliance

Colorado State University; Santa Rita (GU); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Cultural Resources Specialist to support JRM’s cultural resources program in Guam and CNMI. Responsibilities include NHPA compliance, documenting consultations, maintaining databases, and conducting fieldwork and planning for archaeological projects.

Relocation may be available; on-site duties require travel to CNMI locations and deployment as needed. Strong collaboration with SHPO, Navy, and team leads is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology (36 CFR, part 61).
• Experience with Section 106 and 110 NHPA and related regulations.
• Proficient in archaeology research, design, mitigation, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate archaeology experience or completed field school.
• Thorough understanding of common computer programs and databases.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance programs and agreements (NHPA) including programmatic agreements.
• Track Section 106 consultations and maintain consultation databases.
• Prepare and review consultation packages; ensure 36 CFR 800.11 compliance.
• Manage reporting, documentation, and project records and archives.
• Conduct archaeological research, AMPs, NRHP evaluations, inventories, and data recovery.
• Perform fieldwork, site monitoring, and data collection with field teams.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and outreach to support program objectives.

Skills

Archaeology

Research design

Documentation

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Communication

Education

Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field

SOI archaeology standards (36 CFR 61)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Colorado State University seeks a Cultural Resources Specialist to support JRM’s cultural resources program in Guam and CNMI. Responsibilities include NHPA compliance, documenting consultations, maintaining databases, and conducting fieldwork and planning for archaeological projects.

Relocation may be available; on-site duties require travel to CNMI locations and deployment as needed. Strong collaboration with SHPO, Navy, and team leads is essential.