On-Call Cultural Resource Specialist

Kleinschmidt has an on-call part-time opening for a Senior Cultural Resource Specialist position to lead and manage the cultural resources components of a variety of projects, including fieldwork, reporting, and permitting. The position will be based in our Bellingham, WA, Redmond, WA or Portland OR office. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allows us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely.

Salary: $42-$57/hour (based on experience)

Who You Are

A professional with a B.A./B.S (or higher) from an accredited university in anthropology, archaeology, architectural history, or historic preservation with at least 8 years of professional experience conducting construction monitoring activities, field investigations, surveys and project studies, archaeological excavation, artifact identification and associated filed work and reporting.

Knowledgeable: Demonstrates experience in the West and Pacific Northwest. Qualified Archaeologist in the state of Oregon, the state of Washington as well as on or working to be on the 'qualified archaeologist' list for the state of California. Efficient in preparing technical documents including Archaeological Inventory Reports, Determinations of Eligibility, Effects Assessments, and Treatment Plans for compliance with Section 106, CEQA, SEPA, NEPA, CA AB 52 and other applicable laws. Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing, peer-reviewing, and public speaking. Excellent interpersonal and management skills. Experience with ArcGIS field maps software and ability to access and process confidential information relating to historic properties, traditional cultural properties and sensitive Tribal information. Familiarity working with SHPOs, THPOs, and accessing state managed databases such as WISAARD, Oregon Heritage and NAHC.

Skilled: Ability to prioritize and manage several assignments often with tight deadlines, as well as work as a part of a team. Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner, with a track record of meeting deadlines and budgets and producing high quality reports.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license

About the Position

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic applicant looking to further their career by using their experience and technical knowledge to collaborate with our team of scientists, engineers, and regulatory professionals on a range of studies focused on federal and state permitting, hydroelectric project relicensing, hydroelectric decommissionings, and NEPA processes. Specific duties for this position may include:

• Conduct pedestrian surveys, subsurface testing, site evaluations, and construction monitoring across diverse ecological regions of WA, OR, and CA.
• Prepare technical documents including Archaeological Inventory Reports, Determinations of Eligibility, Effects Assessments, Unanticipated Discovery Plans, and Treatment Plans for compliance with Section 106, CEQA, and other applicable laws.
• Coordinate with agencies such as the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), Washington DAHP, and Oregon SHPO, as well as tribal nations and stakeholders.
• Support or lead tribal consultation processes in accordance with state and federal law.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA (Initial Studies, EIR cultural sections) and NEPA for federal undertakings.
• Demonstrated commitment to keeping up to date in knowledge of current cultural resources management, and local, state, and Section 106 regulations and planning practices.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our company policy and culture provide equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.