Environmental Specialist SR

4P Consulting Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an expert to manage cultural resource surveys and investigations. Candidates must have an advanced degree and at least five years of relevant experience, including proficiency in GIS software and a strong understanding of regulations. This role demands excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Occasional travel and outdoor work are required, making this an opportunity for dynamic fieldwork in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years leading cultural resources surveys.
• Ability to coordinate with governing agencies.
• Proficiency in relevant state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological and historical resource surveys.
• Coordinate with governing agencies.
• Ensure compliance with cultural resource regulations.

Skills

Technical communication

GIS proficiency

Problem-solving

Organizing and planning

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Education Requirements

• Advanced degree in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
• Certifications and specialized training are a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Five or more years of experience leading cultural resources surveys and investigations, including both archaeological and historical resources.
• Experience coordinating with governing agencies such as:
• SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources
  on cultural resources surveys, avoidance, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with governing regulations, including:
• USACE Appendix C
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Georgia Cemetery Law
• And other relevant regulations.
• Cultural resource evaluations and USACE Appendix C/NHPA Section 106 permitting and compliance on linear projects (e.g., roads, utilities) and stand-alone construction activities.
• Experience utilizing Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources GIS (GNAHRGIS) and other online resources for archaeological and historic information.
• Experience with Historic Preservation Division Archaeological Assessment Report Guidelines (2001) and the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists’ Georgia Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Surveys (2001).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to synthesize technical information and communicate it effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with GIS software.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and professional guidelines with respect to archaeological and historic resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (both business and technical).
• Judgment skills necessary to make decisions, solve problems, and implement solutions.
• Strong organizing, planning, and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage and track numerous projects simultaneously.
• Maintain the National Park Service’s Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology, history, or architectural history.
• Ability to serve as an expert witness, including providing testimony at hearings.
• Ability to drive vehicles on and off-road; occasional overnight travel is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision, outside normal business hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions.

Behavioral Attributes

• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with values:
• Safety First
• Unquestionable Trust
• Superior Performance
• Total Commitment
• Self-directed with a strong initiative and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills that facilitate teamwork across business units.
• Works as a team player and takes personal responsibility for both successes and failures