The Archaeologist will primarily support the Section 106 component of environmental reviews associated with HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The position collaborates with team members across multiple projects and supports timely, compliant delivery of client goals.
Job Duties:
• Works in a team environment to implement strategies, processes, and solutions in support of client program objectives
• Manages project workflows and deliverables to meet client goals, timelines, and quality expectations
• Supports and/or performs NEPA environmental reviews, with emphasis on Section 106 compliance as it pertains to archaeology for HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT projects
• Reviews and revises Section 106 documentation and supporting materials related to archaeological resources as required
• Conducts research and prepares SHPO consultation documents; coordinates with the Puerto Rico SHPO for Section 106 compliance
• Assists in responding to SHPO requests for additional information for submitted cases
• Performs onsite supervision and quality control for architectural recordation, archaeological monitoring, and Stage I surveys, as required
• Develops and applies procedures to support HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT NEPA environmental reviews for housing, infrastructure, and economic development programs
• Communicates project/task status, issues, risks, and resolutions to internal team members and external stakeholders
• Researches and identifies complex program issues; recommends and coordinates resolutions and process improvements
• Documents and assesses internal controls for state and local governmental entities, as applicable to engagement scope
• Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• May supervise Jr. Architectural Historian(s)
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Master’s degree as required by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) for Archaeology (SOI-qualified), preferred
Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, required
Software:
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and end-user database tools, required
• Knowledge of ESRI tools (e.g., ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online), preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe applications (including Word and Excel), preferred
Language:
• Spanish, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the history and prehistory of Puerto Rico
• Understanding of applicable state and federal historic preservation and environmental laws (including Section 106/NEPA context)
• Strong attention to detail with ability to produce high-quality, compliant documentation
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and workflows in a client-delivery environment
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