Archeologist

About the Job

Description

The objective of this task is to provide the Cultural Resources Branch with expertise to support all cultural
resources aspects of the environmental review and implementation of Base MILCON projects, infrastructure
improvement projects, and key military training events. The contractor will serve as a member of the Cultural
Resources Branch with emphasis on Branch support of the GTF consultation team and will support government staff with all aspects of regulatory consultation. This includes:

Job Summary

Company

Good People

Location

Camp Pendleton, CA

Industries

Other/​Not Classified

Job Type

Full Time

Employee

Job Reference Code

8003

• Review of Environmental Documents
• Prepare and consolidate comments of reviewed documents
• Make recommendations to avoid and minimize impacts to sensitive resources
• Develop compensation and mitigation measures for unavoidable impacts
• Maintain accurate project files and administrative records
• Perform supporting document searches, research and analysis
• Track compliance of projects during implementation and post-implementation

REQUIREMENT:

• This task provides support to the MCB Camp Pendleton Cultural Resources Management Branch AC/S Environmental Security.
• The contractor shall provide an archaeologist who meets the Secretary of Interior Standards for an Archaeologist.
• The  on-site archaeologist shall have a minimum of 3 years experience evaluating archaeological sites pursuant to the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and 36 CFR 800 and 36 CFR 60.
• The contractor's on-site archaeologist shall have a minimum of 2 years direct experience implementing the National Environmental Policy Act.
• The contractor's on-site archaeologist will need to work with MCB Camp Pendleton AC/S Environmental Security Natural Resource Branches including, Wildlife, Land Management, Project Oversight, and NEPA.
• The contractor will routinely use the Base’s Geographical Information System (GIS) during project reviews.
• GIS is an essential tool to help identify potential conflicts between Base projects and cultural resources.
• The contractor will assist in interactions and negotiations with regulatory agencies and other outside organizations but will not serve as an official representative of the government.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiar with the major concepts, principles, and practices concerning the management of cultural resources normally acquired through college or university degree programs in Cultural Resource Management or similar fields.
• Broad knowledge of the cultural resources management, military history, and archaeology in Southern California.
• In-depth knowledge of archaeological principles and techniques for cultural resources and ability to apply these to a wide range of cultural resources management situations, problems and opportunities
• Skill sufficient to analyze complex cultural resources factors, interpret potential impacts and effects; and recommend cohesive short and long-term conservation measures for inclusion in appropriate plans and programs.
• Familiar with the major laws, regulations and executive orders affecting cultural resources. Specific emphasis on NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA and ARPA.
• Knowledge of appropriate and applicable Department of Navy and Department of Defense policies, procedures and constraints affecting cultural resources management sufficient to ensure that cultural resources management plans, programs, projects, permitting and technical consultations are consistent
• Understanding of planning and construction documents and contract specifications as they apply to project impacts on cultural resources.
• Familiar with ArcGIS software.
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) resource management needs, conservation needs objectives and accomplishments. The incumbent must possess basic negotiation skills
• Access to Base Computer Resources requires a Common Access Card (CAC). Application for CAC will be completed by Environmental Security personnel. Applicant will be subject to a background investigation. Issuance of the CAC is at the discretion of the government. Any personnel unable to receive a CAC will be deemed unqualified for the position.