FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; Jackson (MS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a FEMA Cultural Resources Specialist to ensure compliance with historic preservation laws. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to conduct reviews, surveys, and produce essential documents that support FEMA's mission. Your strong organizational and communication skills will be vital as you collaborate with various stakeholders, including local and state governments. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on cultural resource management while working both in the office and in the field. If you are passionate about history and preservation, this is the perfect role 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 surveys and document cultural resources for FEMA projects.

Skills

Technical expertise in historic preservation laws

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Compliance report writing

Organizational skills

Communication and relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history or related field

Tools

Computers

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.

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.

Pay Range: $33.60 - $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.