Senior Archaeologist Full Time Hourly Permanent Remote

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ICF is currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist to provide cultural resource management expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on some of the region’s most influential and complex environmental compliance projects. Our nationwide cultural resources practice includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.   

The Senior Archaeologist will provide cultural resource management services as a client-facing technical lead, with capabilities that include project management and senior-level technical expertise. The Senior Archaeologist will also assist on or lead the preparation of proposals, communication with clients, and tracking project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects and archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic Region, and a capacity for managing projects and cultivating client relationships.

Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance 
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
 

What you will be doing:

Provide senior-level technical leadership in archaeology and regulatory compliance
Manage projects related to environmental compliance and cultural resource management, including client contact, task order management, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, and subcontractor involvement
Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places, develop resource management recommendations, assess project effects on resources, and provide high level support to clients to address complex management challenges that require advanced technical or regulatory knowledge
Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders
Integrate with clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance
 

What You Will Need to Have (Minimum Qualifications):

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.
8+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management
Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeology
 

What We’d Like You to Have (Preferred Qualifications):  

Advanced knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements
A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies; experience supporting clients’ Section 106 compliance for renewable energy projects a plus
Knowledgeable in the archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic region; knowledge of other regions of the United States is a plus
Demonstrated ability to serve as cultural resource lead on complex environmental compliance projects
Experience consulting with Tribal Nations on environmental compliance projects
Registered Professional Archaeologist certification
Specializations such as history, GIS, geoarchaeology, ethnography, or maritime archaeology a plus
 

Professional skills you will use:

Leadership and mentoring skills to contribute to a progressive work environment for employee development and career fulfillment
A desire to excel and passion for rewarding work on complex environmental challenges in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate clearly to clients, applicants, stakeholders, and agency staff
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.

ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team. 

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