At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a qualified, experienced cultural specialist to support field projects and desktop reviews for projects throughout California, with the possibility of occasionally assisting other HDR offices throughout the United States. The primary responsibilities in this role include: preliminary fieldwork preparation, records searches, and Native American tribal contact; conducting, supervising, and managing field projects for archaeological monitoring, surveys, test excavations, data recovery excavations, and laboratory processing and analysis of artifacts; and archival/background research and report preparation. Candidate may assist with California and National Register eligibility evaluations, proposal preparation and other document preparation as needed, and manage small projects. Candidate works under the direct supervision of the Cultural Resources Group Manager and Cultural Resources Specialist Project Managers.

In the role of Cultural Resource Specialist I, we'll count on you to:

• Perform site testing and conduct analyses work on a variety of development projects involving archaeological resources, historic structures, tribal resources and excavations
• Provide technical expertise to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents
• Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) certification;
• Experience/capabilities with GIS and digital data collection;
• Technical specialty (i.e., lithic analysis, bioarchaeology, etc.).
• Previous work experience in cultural resource projects

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.