Archaeology Project/Program Manager

ICF is seeking a senior archaeologist to help plan, monitor, and manage cultural resources projects and programs in Central California and the western United States. The role involves delivering and expanding CRM services, collaborating with environmental programme managers, and providing technical analysis for regulatory reviews under CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a project or task manager on large or complex cultural resources and environmental planning projects
• Provide analysis for environmental regulatory reviews under CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 and compose defensible arguments and supporting documentation
• Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships
• Contribute to identifying new project leads, developing pursuit strategies, and writing proposals
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and quality assurance for deliverables
• Mentor less experienced staff as they grow their business development and client relations capabilities

Requirements:

• Masters degree in anthropology or related field
• 15+ years of CRM and/or environmental planning experience within the energy, water, transportation, and/or Federal Agency markets
• Experience obtaining concurrence for CEQA and NHPA Section 106 findings, reviewing technical studies such as those addressing archaeology, architectural history, historic landscapes, consistency with Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, effects analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and thrives in a team-oriented setting
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental planning, cultural resources management and regulatory compliance with CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations
• Familiarity with California cultural resources and associated regulatory environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing with external clients, members of the general public, and government officials
• Qualifications and experience to be BLM-permitted as a Principal Investigator in California and Nevada
• Strong analytical skills, including attention to detail, as well as technical writing and communication skills
• Strong project management skills, including ability to take and give direction, stay organized, and manage time effectively
• Commitment to overseeing preparation of high-quality work within established budgets and schedules