Senior Archaeologist, Cardno (Bishop, Sacramento, or Lake Tahoe, CA)
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Join Cardno’s Science and Environmental team in Northern California as a core member of the Cultural Resources team. This is full time, salaried position with competitive benefits package.
Job Description:
Cardno is seeking a Senior Project Archaeologist in our Sacramento, CA Office.
Senior position as cultural resources expert, including staffing, fieldwork, research, report writing, and Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) review
Serves as a Principal Investigator on projects throughout California
Manages state and federal agency permits for the California and Nevada cultural resources program
Fosters and develops client and agency relationships
Supervises, mentors, and provides guidance to archaeological staff
Key cultural team member who interacts with project managers, directors, and principals and works as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team
Develops budgets for program of work, cost estimates for specific projects
Writes proposals and leads Business Development efforts for cultural resources in Northern California
Minimum requirements include:
Master’s or doctorate degree in anthropology or archaeology
10 plus years of experience in cultural resources management
2 or more years of experience as Project Archaeologist (supervisory) on a variety of projects with increasing levels of responsibility
Registered Professional Archaeologist
Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in archaeology
Qualified for listing on the California statewide Bureau of Land Management permit as a principal investigator
Demonstrated experience serving as a consultant in an advisory capacity to clients
Demonstrated experience working with US Forest Service, BLM, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and US Army Corps of Engineers is highly desirable
Experience working with major electric utility clients in California (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, etc.)
Direct experience working with budgets and timelines
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced team environment but also to work independently
Strong working knowledge of the federal and state regulatory settings
Proven ability to senior author cultural resource management reports
Knowledge of the prehistory, history, archaeology, and ethnography of California and the Great Basin
Strong organizational and communication skills
Very comfortable using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Acrobat. Working knowledge of GIS
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in complex CRM projects
Proven track-record of participating in business development efforts
Project management experience, including a proven ability to be on time and on budget
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and through Microsoft Teams
Strong work ethic
Equal Opportunity statement for US based applicants
Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources.
Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Cardno employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Cardno and approved by the Cardno Talent Acquisition Team.
