Senior Cultural Resources Specialist

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for full-time Senior Cultural Resources Specialist to support a government contract.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Review project information to determine if Section 106 compliance has been documented
• Review project documentation provided by program applicants
• Coordinate with applicants (or their consultants), Customer staff, SHPOs, THPOs, etc., as necessary to conclude the Section 106 process

Skills/Qualifications: Ability to professionally interact with managers, coworkers, field operations staff, technical staff, and subcontractors. Capable of supporting development of or writing project descriptions, assembling environmental documentation, clearly describing documentation deficiencies, etc. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Self-motivated, able to function as part of a team, able to think critically. Additionally, must have experience working successfully with communication tools (Outlook and Teams) that will be utilized in the remote setting. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree, or doctorate in anthropology, archaeology, history, architectural history, historic preservation, or closely related field and at least 5 years of experience.
• Meets Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards in archaeology, history, or architectural history (36 CFR 61).
• Experience working collaboratively with Native American tribes, State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), federal agencies, and project proponents.
• Understanding of compliance with Section 106 - including compliance with 36 CFR 800, use of Program Alternatives such as Programmatic Agreements, and developing and negotiating Program Alternatives such as Programmatic Agreements and Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) to resolve adverse effects.

For remote positions, a reliable high speed internet connection capable of video calls and a dedicated workspace are required. 40 hours per week including expected core working hours between 1000 to 1500 ET.

Location: This position is remote.

Security Clearance: This position requires access to government network. Must be able to qualify for and obtain a Tier 1 security clearance.

Physical requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform physical activities typical of office work such as, but not limited to, standing and sitting at a desk for long hours.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 (Annually USD). The good faith hourly range displayed represents the position at time of posting and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.