Environmental Specialist SR

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

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 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