Education Requirements
- Advanced degree in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
- Certifications and specialized training are a plus.
Experience Requirements
- Five or more years of experience leading cultural resources surveys and investigations, including both archaeological and historical resources.
- Experience coordinating with governing agencies such as:
- SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
on cultural resources surveys, avoidance, and mitigation strategies.
- Experience with governing regulations, including:
- USACE Appendix C
- National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
- Georgia Cemetery Law
- And other relevant regulations.
- Cultural resource evaluations and USACE Appendix C/NHPA Section 106 permitting and compliance on linear projects (e.g., roads, utilities) and stand-alone construction activities.
- Experience utilizing Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources GIS (GNAHRGIS) and other online resources for archaeological and historic information.
- Experience with Historic Preservation Division Archaeological Assessment Report Guidelines (2001) and the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists’ Georgia Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Surveys (2001).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to synthesize technical information and communicate it effectively for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient with GIS software.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and professional guidelines with respect to archaeological and historic resources.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (both business and technical).
- Judgment skills necessary to make decisions, solve problems, and implement solutions.
- Strong organizing, planning, and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage and track numerous projects simultaneously.
- Maintain the National Park Service’s Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology, history, or architectural history.
- Ability to serve as an expert witness, including providing testimony at hearings.
- Ability to drive vehicles on and off-road; occasional overnight travel is required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision, outside normal business hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather and field conditions.
Behavioral Attributes
- Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with values:
- Safety First
- Unquestionable Trust
- Superior Performance
- Total Commitment
- Self-directed with a strong initiative and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills that facilitate teamwork across business units.
- Works as a team player and takes personal responsibility for both successes and failures
