Assistant Project Manager - Archaeology 03867 NWRC
Assistant Project Manager - Archaeology 03867 NWRC
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Location: Idaho Falls Idaho/Salt Lake City UT/Missoula MT
Title: Assistant Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (50-75%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Incorporated in 2011 North Wind Resource Consultings core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources Section 404 for wetlands and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Assistant Project Manager position is a mid-level position providing supervision for projects located predominantly in the western United States. This individual will work on archaeological projects under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn to manage budgets staffing invoicing etc. for projects and provide updates to supervisory staff and fellow Project Managers.
- Work with accountants to produce accurate monthly project invoices.
- Attend PM meeting and biweekly business development meetings.
- Participate in marketing efforts and business development/outreach with prospective clients.
- Demonstrate experience and success with budget and proposal composition.
- Assist with the management of multiple projects including accurately tracking project budgets.
- Organize fieldwork mobilization/demobilization.
- Conduct fieldwork
- Provide QA/QC for data collection for all aspects of fieldwork and for client deliverables.
- Mentor junior personnel including reviews of deliverables.
- Ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Work well with fellow team members and maintain a high level of communication.
- Produce high quality reports and other deliverables to agency and SHPO/THPO standards.
- Regular communication with the Program Manager Sr. Project Manager Field Technicians Field Directors etc.
- Maintain North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Anthropology or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience with Class I II and III archaeological surveys monitoring and testing projects in the west.
- Minimum of 1 year demonstrated experience in the Great Basin cultural area.
- At least 2 years of experience leading field crews.
- Experience with artifact identification/classification in-field documentation procedures using tablets site recording processes knowledge of land managing agency requirements and other specialized skills necessary for the successful conduct and completion of a wide array of archaeological projects.
Skills and Abilities:
- Possesses a strong work ethic with a developed and mature sense of professionalism.
- Possesses strong technical writing skills demonstrated in completion of Class I Class II and Class III reports.
- Demonstrates a strong comprehension of computer programs such as Word Excel Adobe and Outlook
- Ability and desire to learn as well as ask questions
- Ability to follow written and oral instruction
- Displays excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to travel to various field locations on various occasions walk and conduct fieldwork across rugged terrain and in inclement weather
- Ability to work irregular hours (e.g. early mornings late nights weekends)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic setting and to consistently maintain high performance standards
Special Requirements:
- Must pass pre-employment background check
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening
- Must possess a valid drivers license with all necessary endorsements
- Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit employment on federal government contracts
- Willingness to attend conferences and present research to professional societies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years of relevant archeological experience
- 2 years of demonstrated cultural resources experience in the Great Basin region
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position may require long periods of walking climbing standing stooping kneeling and bending for periods of up to 10-12 hours per day.
- Frequent carrying of a backpack with equipment of up to 30 lbs. across uneven terrain.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work will be performed in an office setting and outdoors in challenging and rapidly changing environments to include all types of weather conditions to include extreme heat or cold environments and traverse uneven terrain.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
Required Experience:
IC
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