Conduct cultural resources fieldwork, monitoring, and data collection to support pre-construction project design. Assist with site form preparation, reporting, and mitigation efforts in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements overview
Requires 0 to 3 years of experience in cultural resource management and the ability to travel for extended periods. Proficiency in GPS data collection and knowledge of Section 106 regulations are essential.
Key skills
Archaeological fieldworkCultural resources managementSection 106 regulationsGPS equipmentData collectionSite form preparationTechnical writingCommunicationOrganizational skillsMulti-taskingAttention to detailEnvironmental compliance
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WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-Call Early Career Archaeological
Field Technician for our Albuquerque, New Mexico office. Field duties would also
extend into Texas.
Be involved in projects with our New Mexico Team and be a part of a growing
organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our
future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to
build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our
reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conduct cultural resources fieldwork, reporting, and mitigation in support of
pre-construction project design and engineering.
* Help with all aspects of fieldwork, monitoring, data collection, inventory,
analyses, and site form preparation.
* Demonstrated commitment to keeping up-to-date in knowledge of current
cultural resources management and Section 106 regulations and planning
practices.
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges.
If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of
you joining our team.
Minimum Qualifications:
* 0 to 3 years of experience working in the cultural resource management
industry.
* Knowledge of public and private sector requirements and practices for
cultural resources surveys.
* Ability to travel out of the immediate Albuquerque area over 2-10 days at a
time, particularly in the SE NM area.
* Ability to navigate and collect data using GPS equipment.
* Good organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and attention to
detail.
* Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others
and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and
non-technical audience.
* Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication
software, technology, and tools.
Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in the New Mexico BLM CFO region.
* Familiarity with rules and regulations related to Section 106 of the Historic
Preservation Act; and state and local environmental rules and regulations and
related reporting requirements.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Resources
Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience meeting the
Secretary of the Interior’s standards).
* Demonstrated ability or progress toward being listed on federal and state
cultural resource permits in New Mexico as Crew Chief.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading
engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local
communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors
and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in
the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our
clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing
health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to
get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
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other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring
document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has
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hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or
other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the
right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation
will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing
service.