ARCHAEOLOGIST - FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is seeking mid-level archaeologists with experience in FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cultural resource management, archaeological fieldwork, and a thorough understanding of FEMA's policies and procedures related to historic preservation and cultural resources. This individual will play a critical role in assessing and mitigating potential impacts to archaeological resources following natural disasters and emergencies.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Public Assistance (PA) Experience is in high demand for deployment considerations and is required by FEMA. Experience must be 1 or more years of deployment regional, state or local level.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct archaeological assessments and surveys in accordance with FEMA's PA program requirements.
• Document and evaluate archaeological sites and resources affected by disaster events, including documenting impacts, assessing significance, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on cultural resource management and historic preservation requirements to FEMA personnel, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of archaeological monitoring and mitigation plans to address impacts to cultural resources during disaster recovery efforts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to cultural resource management and historic preservation, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Experience conducting archaeological fieldwork, including survey, excavation, and site recording, in various environmental settings.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience or related field of expertise.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass an FBI background check.

• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

• Must have a current valid driver's license.

• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.

• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.

• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.

Idea candidate will have preferred qualifications:

• Certification or eligibility for certification by the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) or equivalent professional organization.
• Experience working with state historic preservation offices (SHPOs), tribal governments, and other stakeholders involved in cultural resource management and historic preservation.
• Familiarity with FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) programmatic requirements and processes.

Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer