Cultural Resource Specialist

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Riverside, CA office is seeking a Cultural Resource Speciliast with 1+ years of experience to join their Cultural Resource Management team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inventory surveys, site conditions assessments, pedestrian surveys and site eligibility evaluations, as well as preparing cultural resources site records and technical studies pursuant to applicable state and federal environmental and historic preservation law, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and/or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• Support engagement with Tribal consultation and public outreach
• Support peer reviews of cultural resources technical report, as well as applicable related chapters in environmental documents (i.e. EIRs, EISs, MNDs, NDs, EAs, Specific Plans, Master Plans, Land Use Plans, etc.)
• Travel for this role will be ~50% annually with 15% being statewide and the remainder being local to Southern CA

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Archaeological History or related field is required
• Successful completion of an archaeology field school is required
• Must meet requirements for access to confidential cultural resources information housed within the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS)
• At least 1 year of combined experience conducting cultural resources surveys, record searches, and site eligibility evaluations is required
• At least 1 year of experience contributing to cultural resources technical studies prepared pursuant to CEQA, NEPA, and/or NHPA is required
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to Tribal community outreach, environmental planning, land planning, policy planning, and entitlement for a variety of land development projects is desired
• Experience with various digital tools, such as Smartsheet, ArcGIS Pro, etc., is desired
• Must follow safety protocols and be able to work in outdoor field conditions, lift field equipment (i.e. auger, shovels, post-hole digger, shaker screen, etc.), and safely operate a 4WD vehicle on rugged, remote roads with a valid driver’s license
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to anticipate needs and effectively support internal and external partners
• Must be highly organized and be able to manage, support, and track multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with independence and collaboratively as part of a team
• Must be passionate, highly motivated, and have the ability to contribute to a positive working environment

Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.