Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist (R&D)

ERM is seeking highly motivated Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our growing North America-Cultural Heritage & Preservation (NA/CHP) service line. This is a full-time, salary-based position based at the Scottsdale, Arizona ERM office with opportunities for remote work. Ideal applicants will be local to Arizona and familiar with regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). Arizona archaeological field experience is required, and experience in Nevada and Utah is preferred. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the projects and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Plan and execute literature reviews, field inventories, National Register of Historic Places evaluations, and treatment of NRHP eligible archaeological properties.
• Interact with State Historic Preservation Offices and access online or repository-based cultural resource databases.
• Lead and supervise other NA/CHP staff during fieldwork.
• Perform research and write technical reports.
• Prepare cultural resource heritage documentation for projects sponsored by private and government sector clients subject to Arizona laws and regulations, NHPA Section 106 compliance, and NEPA review.
• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM's business and client base in archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the Southwestern region.
• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study plus minimum of five (5) years of employment experience in cultural resources management, including inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery fieldwork.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising and managing projects, junior staff, and preparing technical reports.
• Strong understanding of Southwest and/or Great Basin prehistory and applicable federal and state cultural resource management/historic preservation laws.
• Ability to be permitted as a Project Director by the Arizona State Museum.
• Must have strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Strong experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. 
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.  

Desired Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• Qualification at a supervisory level for additional state and federal archaeological permits in AZ, NV, and/or UT.
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.).
• Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented; resourceful.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Self-motivated; strong initiative.