FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a FEMA Cultural Resources Specialist to provide technical expertise in compliance with Federal historic preservation laws. This role involves conducting record searches, producing cultural resource documents, and coordinating with various governmental bodies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have significant in-field experience. This temporary position offers the chance to work on impactful projects across the nation, contributing to the preservation of cultural resources while ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in historic preservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history, archaeology, or related field required.
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal historic preservation laws.
• Conduct record searches and surveys for cultural resources.
• Communicate with FEMA and local governments.

Skills

Compliance with historic preservation laws

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history or related field

Job description

40508BR

Requisition ID: 40508BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

The FEMA Cultural Resources Specialist:

1. Provides technical expertise to ensure compliance with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations. Conduct reviews in accordance with 36 CFR Part 800—Protection of Historic Properties, Section 106 Review Process.
2. Conducts record searches and surveys to help identify cultural resources and areas of concern. Reviews project descriptions, drawings, maps, and photographs to assess the potential of the project to impact cultural resources.
3. Produces cultural resource documents presenting research and analysis results.
4. Provides status updates.
5. Communicate and coordinate with staff within FEMA as well as local, state, tribal and/or territorial governments.
6. Performs other tasks associated with ensuring projects comply with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations.
7. May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
8. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, historic preservation or related field is required.
2. 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field expertise with a professional registration.
3. Domestic travel is required.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
2. High competency with the use of computers and computing software (Word, Excel).
3. Solid knowledge of relevant historic preservation laws, regulations, and the Section 106 and 110 compliance process as they apply to undertakings and management of historic properties.
4. Solid professional compliance report writing skills.
5. Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
6. Good communication and relationship management skills.

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors – PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.