FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; Detroit (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to provide technical expertise in ensuring compliance with Federal historic preservation laws. This role involves conducting reviews, producing cultural resource documents, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in history or related fields, with a focus on compliance and report writing. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help protect and manage historic properties across the nation. If you are passionate about cultural resources and have the required experience, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration.
• Solid knowledge of historic preservation laws and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations.
• Conduct record searches and surveys for cultural resources.

Skills

Compliance Report Writing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Historic Preservation Laws Knowledge

Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, or historic preservation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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. Communicates and coordinates 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.

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.

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.

Job Title:

FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide

Pay Range:

Minimum: $33.60, Maximum: $67.20

Additional Information:

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.