Subject Matter Expert II – Archaeologist

Cape Fox Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental and cultural resource management. As a Subject Matter Expert II, you will play a vital role in supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while engaging with tribal communities. This part-time position offers flexibility with remote work and occasional travel, allowing you to contribute to impactful projects that shape sustainable development across the United States. If you have a passion for archaeology and environmental science, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in tribal lands and communities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Tribes and Federal agencies required.
• Strong skills in technical writing and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in reviewing NEPA packages for Direct Service Tribes.
• Conduct field surveys and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Skills

Technical Writing

Environmental Compliance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Field Surveys

Public Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert II (Archaeologist)

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, an Alaskan Native Company, is committed to supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in their environmental and cultural resource management initiatives. This position is part-time and eligible for remote work with occasional travel, estimated to be two-three trips per quarter, each lasting three-four business days.

Our collaboration with the BIA involves a wide array of projects focusing on environmental assessments and compliance, deeply impacting tribal lands and communities across the United States. These critical roles are instrumental in driving forward the mission of the BIA, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and fostering sustainable development.

Required:

• Five (5) years of experience is required.
• Must have experience with coordination with Tribes, Tribal offices, state agencies, and other Federal agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized expertise in reviewing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) packages, especially for complex or original packages for Direct Service Tribes.
• Knowledge/examples of how the Section 106 process was applied in projects in consultation with THPOs and SHPOs, preservation principles, and how National Register criteria for evaluating historic properties were used.
• Conduct field surveys or affirm project coordinates when necessary, utilizing expertise in archaeology or surveying.
• Adapt and apply knowledge to various project types, ensuring compliance with environmental and cultural standards.
• Experience in technical writing and environmental compliance.
• Familiar with record management and reporting.
• Experience with public engagement, outreach, and meeting facilitation.
• Proficient knowledge of compliance and litigation risk.
• Work together with other team members to ensure comprehensive project review and documentation.
• Experience with travel management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with fieldwork in remote Alaska beneficial.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or environmental engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of NEPA documentation and procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Travel Requirements: 10 - 25%