Environmental Specialist III Archaeologist

The Environmental Specialist III Archaeologist position at the State of Delaware involves managing archaeological surveys for DelDOT projects, including fieldwork, research, and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. The role requires a master's degree in a related field and knowledge of environmental regulations. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, ensuring compliance with laws, preparing reports, and coordinating with various stakeholders to address environmental and cultural resource concerns.
IntroductionThe mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi‑modal transportation network that enhances mobility, commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high‑quality support services to other divisions in the department.Summary StatementThis position will perform and manage archaeological surveys within areas affected by DelDOT projects, including research, fieldwork, laboratory work, and technical report writing and reviewing. Duties also include consultation efforts and documentation associated with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The applicant must be familiar with Cultural Resources Management practices, 36 CFR 800, budgeting, proposal development, and oversight of consultants.Selective RequirementsPossession of at least a master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.Knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and experience implementing regulations under 36 CFR Part 800.Essential FunctionsPerforms environmental specialist work in areas such as wildlife/endangered species, wetlands and vegetation, noise, air quality, civil rights, architecture/historic properties, and archaeology sites.Provides guidance and technical assistance to engineering and project personnel, representatives from local, state and federal agencies, and project stakeholders to incorporate environmental and sociocultural considerations into project and/or program activities.Ensures that State project and/or program plans, construction and maintenance are all in compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to water quality, wetlands, air quality, noise, wildlife, civil rights, historic preservation, and recreational sites.Conducts research, field studies and evaluations for compliance with regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data, technical reports, and regulatory submissions to make recommendations on project and/or program alternatives.Prepares technical reports, documentation on consultation efforts, project effect documentation, permits, and Memorandums of Agreement.Coordinates and negotiates with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits or approvals and ensure project delivery of proposed construction‑related activities that may affect environmental or cultural resources.Makes recommendations and negotiates mitigation efforts with project managers, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders; ensures these commitments are met.Meets with engineering and other project personnel, state agency personnel, project stakeholders and regulatory agencies to resolve resource compliance issues and keep project/programs moving to completion.Formulates plans and policies to preserve and enhance the social and natural environment.May meet with community leaders, special interest groups, resource agencies, the general public, or other affected parties to provide outreach and education on environmental impacts, mitigation, and environmental stewardship using a variety of forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.May review draft environmental or cultural legislation proposals, regulations, or rule changes and provide comments regarding the proposed changes as they relate to the development of projects and/or programs.Job Requirements for Environmental Specialist IIIPossession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Architectural History/Historical Preservation, Archaeology/Anthropology, or a related field.At least two years of experience in performing environmental specialist work, including analysis and assessment of environmental or cultural impacts of projects and/or programs.At least two years of experience in analyzing and evaluating data.At least two years of experience in technical report…