Senior Archaeologist — Remote NHPA Compliance Expert

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; California; On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Archaeologist position with NEW Solutions in Death Valley, CA, supports flood recovery compliance for NHPA-related properties within a 48‑week project. Remote work arrangements are available, with occasional field site visits and travel as needed.

The role requires extensive NHPA Section 106 experience, a PhD or 20+ years in the field, and proficiency with standard MS Office tools. Applicants will coordinate with Park Service staff and SHPO on compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Section 106 NHPA or a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, Environmental Compliance, or Project Management.
• Experience with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Work with park staff to develop a flood model for assessment purposes within Section 110 and 106 survey work.
• Assist with the development of a Programmatic Agreement with the SHPO to define major cultural resource concerns related to abandoned mine land and flood recovery work; prepare correspondence with the SHPO.
• Review NEPA analysis and other cultural resource reports prepared by park staff or third parties, including CalTrans and NPS contractors.
• Leverage and engage archaeological staffing from within and outside the NPS to scale compliance field work and consultations as needed.

Skills

NHPA experience

NHPA compliance

Education

PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology/Environmental Compliance/PM

20+ years NHPA Section 106

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

MS Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Archaeologist position with NEW Solutions in Death Valley, CA, supports flood recovery compliance for NHPA-related properties within a 48‑week project. Remote work arrangements are available, with occasional field site visits and travel as needed.

The role requires extensive NHPA Section 106 experience, a PhD or 20+ years in the field, and proficiency with standard MS Office tools. Applicants will coordinate with Park Service staff and SHPO on compliance activities.