FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; San Jose (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a FEMA Cultural Resources Specialist to provide technical expertise in ensuring compliance with Federal historic preservation laws. This role involves conducting reviews, producing documents, and coordinating with various government entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in history or archaeology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant preservation efforts while navigating both office and field environments. If you are passionate about cultural resources and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 years of in-field experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal historic preservation laws and conduct reviews.
• Produce cultural resource documents and communicate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance Report Writing

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Historic Preservation Laws

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.

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 of 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.