Experienced Associate Archaeologist I

The Archaeologist I serves as part of an environmental team working on BDO’s Government Services projects/programs that support states, counties, and municipalities in navigating complex, often overlapping environmental regulations and requirements governing federal funding. Specifically, this position supports Section 106 component of environmental reviews associated with federally funded projects. The incumbent focuses on desktop analysis to support consultation with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Native American Tribal Organizations, and other stakeholders in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR Part 800. The role is primarily office-based and does not involve regular fieldwork; however, infrequent fieldwork and travel may be required.

The Archaeologist I will collaborate with senior cultural resources staff and interdisciplinary project teams to support timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of environmental reviews across multiple projects and jurisdictions, contributing to successful client outcomes while developing technical and regulatory expertise.

Job Duties:

• Performs desktop archaeological and cultural resources analyses to support compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and 36 CFR Part 800
• Conducts records research and literature reviews, including review of site files, previous surveys, historic maps, and cultural resources databases
• Assists with identification of historic properties, assessment of effects, and documentation supporting effects determinations
• Supports preparation of consultation materials for State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs), and other consulting parties
• Coordinates with senior cultural resources staff to address agency comments and revises documentation as needed
• Reviews project plans, maps, and scope information to evaluate potential impacts on archaeological resources
• Maintains organized and complete project files as well as administrative records consistent with federal funding and audit requirements
• Collaborates with remote interdisciplinary environmental review teams to ensure cultural resources compliance is integrated into broader NEPA/HUD environmental reviews
• Tracks and meets assigned tasks and deadlines across multiple projects and supports timely delivery of client deliverables
• Applies federal, state, and local cultural resources regulations and guidance under direction of senior staff
• Participates in internal quality control reviews and implements feedback to improve documentation accuracy and consistency
• Supports development and use of standard templates, forms, and procedures related to Section 106 compliance
• Develops increasing independence in preparing cultural resources documentation while receiving technical guidance and oversight from senior staff
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Education:

• Master’s degree as required by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (PQS) for Archaeology (SOI-qualified), required

Experience:

• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant professional experience in archaeology, cultural resources management, or historic preservation, preferred
• Experience supporting Section 106 compliance under the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR Part 800, preferred
• Experience preparing or contributing to desktop cultural resources or archaeological assessments, technical memoranda, or consultation documentation, preferred
• Experience conducting records research and literature reviews, including use of cultural resources databases, GIS, historic maps and aerials, and prior survey reports and site documentation, preferred
• Experience assisting with or supporting the production of consultation materials for State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and other consulting parties, preferred
• Experience reviewing project plans, scopes, and maps to evaluate potential impacts to archaeological resources, preferred
• Experience drafting clear, well‑organized technical documentation suitable for agency review, preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and virtual collaboration tools, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with Southeastern U.S. archaeology
• Occasional overnight travel to conduct field investigations, which may include shovel testing, photo documentation, and site assessments under the supervision of senior staff
• Familiarity with identification of historic properties, assessment of effects, and supporting documentation for effects determinations
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state cultural resources regulations, policies, and guidance with direction from senior staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to produce high-quality, compliant documentation
• Ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Learns quickly and adapts to new technologies

• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and capable of working independently while collaborating within a remote multidisciplinary team

Salary Ranges:

National $68,000 - $80,000

Maryland $68,000 - $80,000

New York $68,000 - $80,000