Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Staff Historian/Cultural Resources Specialist for our Environmental Services Global Practice in Kansas City to lead and support architectural and historic resource studies, surveys, and archival research. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

The Staff Historian/Cultural Resources Specialist will be a part of our Environmental Services Global Practice and will perform the following duties:

• Serve as Principal Investigator for architectural resource documentation and evaluation projects

• Coordinate directly with Project Managers and agency staff

• Write architectural descriptions.

• Evaluate resources for NRHP eligibility and assessing effects as required under Section 106 of the NHPA and applicable state preservation laws.

• Prepare technical reports for a variety of geographic locations under a range of regulatory contexts.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited program required.

• Master’s Degree in anthropology/archeology or related field is preferred. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Minimum 4 years of related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification and associated field work.

• Experience in the Upper Midwest and other Great Plains or Western U.S. states is highly preferred.

• Permitted or ability to obtain permit with Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other entities

• Prior consulting experience a plus.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation such as the National Historic Preservation Act.

• Knowledge of anthropology and archaeology methods and practices.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required.

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment.

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint).

• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches.

• Willingness to travel.

• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Archeology

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 241007

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS