FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; Lewiston (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Cultural Resources Specialist to provide technical expertise in historic preservation compliance. This role involves conducting reviews, record searches, and producing cultural resource documents while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and have significant in-field experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that protect our cultural heritage. Join a dynamic team where your skills in compliance and communication will make a significant impact in ensuring projects adhere to important preservation laws.

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 and regulations.
• Conduct record searches and surveys to identify cultural resources.
• Communicate with FEMA and local governments regarding compliance.

Skills

Compliance report writing

Knowledge of historic preservation laws

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CDM Smith FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist in Lewiston, Maine

Requisition ID: 40508BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

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. Communicates and coordinates with staff within FEMA as well as local, state, tribal and/or territorial governments.
5. Performs other tasks associated with ensuring projects comply with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations.
6. 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.
7. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
8. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

Group:

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.

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.