Cultural Resources Specialist 1

Job description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Cultural Resource Specialist I, we'll count on you to:

The primary duty of the Cultural Resource Specialist 1 is to support clients with cultural resource management compliance activities for a variety of development projects in Alaska. The successful candidate will support clients with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Alaska Historic Preservation Act compliance and coordination activities. This may include archaeological fieldwork, permit preparation, research, and reporting writing,

Candidates should be familiar with Section 106, the Alaska State Historic Preservation Act, field planning, execution and documentation of field activities, preparation of state and federal land access permits, and QC review and interpretation of field data. Candidates must be available for fieldwork and travel throughout Alaska.

The successful candidate may work independently and assist senior scientists on larger projects. The candidate must demonstrate commitment to data confidentiality agreements and professional ethics standards.

It is expected for the successful candidate to have excellent and proven writing and communication skills. The candidate will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will also work under varied weather conditions and participate in rural and urban field efforts with small and large teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior field experience preferred (e.g., survey, testing, and data recovery).

Previous Alaska-based archaeological fieldwork experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills

Willingness to work under varied weather conditions

Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.