[Hiring] Principal Cultural Resources Specialist / Tribal Consultation Advisor @Arcadis

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Cultural Resources and Tribal Consultation Specialist to provide part-time, as-needed technical support for cultural resources, environmental review, permitting, and Tribal coordination assignments. The initial anticipated assignment is the Arctic Mine Development Project EIS, where the position may serve as a senior advisor and Tribal Consultation Key Issue Lead supporting Arcadis in its role as the third-party EIS contractor under the direction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Depending on project needs, the position may also support other Arcadis assignments involving:

• Cultural resources
• Archaeology
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance
• Tribal engagement
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review
• Related agency coordination and documentation

Work assignments will be based on project needs, workload, availability, and the employee’s qualifications. Although the Arctic Mine Development Project is the initial anticipated assignment, the position is intended to provide flexible senior-level support across other related Arcadis projects and programs. The role is expected to focus primarily on technical advice, review, consultation support, and project coordination rather than routine field investigations or frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in cultural resources Tribal consultation management, with expertise in client delivery and business development
• Extensive professional experience in archaeology and cultural resources management, including senior-level technical review and project oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, schedule-driven project team
• Experience coordinating with federal and state agencies, Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations or communities, and other stakeholders on culturally sensitive matters
• Experience working with both internal and external clients
• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a closely related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (CEQA, NEPA, NHPA Section 106, etc.)

Requirements

• Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field (preferred)
• Substantial experience with Alaska archaeology, cultural resources programs, Tribal consultation, and rural or remote Alaska communities (preferred)
• Prior experience serving in a State Historic Preservation Office, as a State Archaeologist, or in a comparable senior regulatory or cultural resources role (preferred)
• Experience supporting environmental reviews or permitting mining, infrastructure, or other complex projects involving USACE or other federal agencies (preferred)
• Experience preparing or reviewing cultural resources technical reports, consultation records, effects analyses, mitigation measures, and administrative record documentation (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement