Job Description

About Insignia Environmental

Insignia Environmental (Insignia) is a collaborative, fast-paced growing environmental consulting firm full of bright, motivated employees. Our services are focused on the unique needs of energy projects, including renewables, electricity, and gas. We pride ourselves on being solution-oriented and go beyond traditional environmental review and permitting to leverage innovative concepts and technology to deliver results for our clients. Our reputation in the industry precedes us, and we are extremely proud of it!

Why Join Us?

We love our employees, listen to their input, and strive to take care of them. We are constantly investing in and providing opportunities for development and growth through internal training programs and our professional development program. We frequently gather for teambuilding events to strengthen our relationships and celebrate our employees’ milestones. We value giving back to our community and hold several volunteer events for our employees every year.

In support of our goal of being the best place to work, Insignia offers a casual, flexible work environment with generous benefits, including a 401(k)-equivalent program, medical insurance (including partial coverage for significant others and dependents), and an above-industry amount of paid time off that escalates with tenure. Our canine friends are invited to “work” in the office with us!

Position Details

Insignia is seeking a part-time or full-time Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator to join our team. This role involves overseeing and directing cultural resource subcontractors, providing technical advice on cultural resource management, conducting technical reviews of reports, preparing cultural assessments for projects, facilitating Section 106 compliance, and performing additional activities to ensure regulatory compliance. We welcome applications from California-based remote candidates. Insignia is flexible and open to both part-time or full-time roles. While local candidates near Menlo Park are preferred, remote arrangements can be accommodated if needed.

Job Description

• Provide expert advice on avoidance and minimization strategies related to the protection of cultural resources.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other regulations that protect cultural resources.
• Conduct record searches and prepare reports on occasion.
• Perform cultural resources site visits on limited occasions.
• Oversee and direct subconsultant cultural resource firms.
• Provide technical review of reports.
• Interface with Native American tribes and organizations.
• Interface with client cultural resource subject matter experts.
• Facilitate Section 106 compliance with lead federal agencies.
• Facilitate compliance with cultural resource regulations pertaining to projects.
• Assist and support marketing and business development efforts by developing scopes of work and cost estimates, as well as through networking.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in archaeology, cultural resource management, or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of experience in cultural resource management.
• At least 1 year of experience in environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated experience with California archaeology and history.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulations pertaining to cultural and Native American resources.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and technical editing skills, with advanced experience in Microsoft Office.
• Rigorously detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.

Other

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel when needed.
• Willingness and ability to work fluctuating hours as necessary.

Benefits And Compensation

• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly rate range for this position is $45.00 to $60.00.

How to Apply

Insignia is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the environment and want to join a team that values excellence and camaraderie, we would love to hear from you!

Interested applicants should submit a resume with a brief cover letter We request that applicants refrain from calling our office directly regarding this position.

Insignia may request, for lawful employment purposes, background information about candidates from a consumer reporting agency in connection with employment.

Insignia is an equal opportunity employer. Insignia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or characteristics, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law.

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