EnviroSystems is seeking Project Managers, Project Directors, and Crew Chiefs to conduct cultural resource compliance projects for federal, state, and commercial clients. These are full-time permanent positions based out of our Flagstaff, Arizona office, but there is potential for remote work depending on the candidate’s background. The successful candidate(s) either will be currently permitted or meet the qualifications to be permitted as a Project Director/Field Director, Crew Chief, or Principal Investigator with a variety of public land managing agencies, with emphasis in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Experience in California, Idaho, west Texas, and western Colorado is also beneficial. The positions require the capability of supervising cultural resources surveys and other archaeological projects in remote locations and over steep terrain, and often require camping. Therefore, a clean driving record and the ability to work out-of-town for multiple sequential field sessions are also essential.

The successful candidate(s) will provide demonstrable expertise supervising all aspects of cultural resources survey, site recording and site significance evaluations, as well technical report writing. Experience with archaeological testing and data recovery is a plus but is not required. Candidates should be well-versed with the completion of survey forms (from a variety of states and federal agencies), operating GPS units with a data recorder, and conducting quality control/quality assurance reviews of data. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of federal cultural resources regulations (particularly National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance), the ability to coordinate and communicate with agencies and clients and manage budgets and schedules. The candidates(s) also should be motivated, resourceful, dedicated, and organized.

Applicants for upper-level positions must have at least a master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and a minimum of 5 years of work experience as a supervisory archaeologist (e.g., Crew Chief, Project Manager, or Field Director). A master’s degree is also preferable for Crew Chief-level positions, but a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and appropriate experience is required. Compensation package will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing cultural resource projects of various scopes and sizes
• Supervising archaeological field crews
• Directing cultural resources inventories with in-field analyses and documentation of prehistoric and/or historic artifacts and archaeological features
• Authoring and editing site documentation forms and writing technical reports
• Completing projects within schedule and on budget
• Effectively and accurately communicating with agency compliance personnel, clients, and coworkers

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology
• At least 5 years supervisory archaeology and fieldwork experience
• Ability to be listed on EnviroSystems’ various federal and state cultural resource permits
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Good technical writing skills with a record of completing, editing, and producing cultural resource compliance reports, and meeting deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a face-paced environment requiring multitasking, task prioritization, and responsibility/task delegation without strict supervision

Desirable Traits (Not required but viewed favorably)

• Research interest in Southwest and/or Great Basin archaeology beyond meeting minimal compliance requirements
• Expertise in prehistoric and/or historic artifact analysis
• GIS application skills

Employment Status / Benefits

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Health Savings Account, 401(k)

The selected candidate must be able to pursue contracts and generate income to support and help expand the current natural resources program. They will prepare and assemble cost and technical proposals, manage projects, manage budgets, and help draft and review invoices with the accounting department. They will need to be a team player working with other senior staff in the Cultural Resources and GIS Divisions. The successful candidate must have complete understanding of environmental compliance regulations and interpretations for numerous federal and state agencies in order to consult with clients. EnviroSystems has been in business over 20 years and offers great potential for professional growth. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with limited supervision. Direct experience with NEPA, environmental planning, and compliance is a hiring requirement.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in Environmental Planning/Science, Natural Resources Planning, Biology, Forestry, or related field required. At least 3 years of NEPA planning and environmental regulatory compliance professional experience is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Specialized degrees in wildlife biology, botany, or environmental planning and at least 5 or more years of professional experience. An advanced degree in a natural resource field is preferred.

Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project initiation, fieldwork, reporting, budgeting, invoicing and permitting.
• Manage large scale and highly complex projects in the land development, mining, energy, security, and transportation sectors.
• Coordinate and provide oversight to field crews during biological surveys, monitoring, or other types of natural resources fieldwork.
• Facilitate and lead public involvement efforts such as public meetings, open houses, and workshops.
• Responsible for marketing efforts in support of the Natural Resources Division.
• Assist other Senior Management staff with business development and marketing efforts.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff as well as perform all aspects of field research, data collection, inventory, analyses, and report production.
• Act as a liaison to facilitate relationships between private clients and local/state/federal agencies.
• Navigate the complex regulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Direct federally-listed species surveys, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Produce professional, high quality technical compliance reporting.
• Manage relationships and coordinate with federal agencies including but not limited to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Prepare NEPA documents, Biological Assessments, Biological Evaluations, Plans of Development/Operation, Monitoring Plans and Reports, Jurisdictional Determinations, ESA Compliance, and various other environmental documents.

This full-time position is eligible for benefits including vacation and sick leave and medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k/HSA contributions.