FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist

CDM Smith; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to join their team in Santa Fe. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal historic preservation laws while conducting surveys and assessments of cultural resources. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, including FEMA and local governments, to produce comprehensive reports and facilitate project compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments, combining office tasks with fieldwork. If you are passionate about cultural heritage and have the required expertise, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Historic Preservation Laws Knowledge

Compliance Report Writing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history, archaeology, anthropology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CDM Smith FEMA - Cultural Resources Specialist in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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. Communicate and coordinate 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 of expertise with a professional registration.
3. Domestic travel is required.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Assignment Category: 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.