SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned consulting firm specializing in environmental regulatory compliance, natural resource management, cultural resource management and related research. We are a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm according to the latest Engineering News-Record rankings. SWCA is a company of biologists, geologists, archaeologists, paleontologists and planners with more than 25 years of experience over 450 employees located in 22 offices throughout the U.S. and the Pacific Islands. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership plan.
We are actively seeking to fill the position of Cultural Resources Program Director for our AZ operations. This position is a regular, full-time salaried position, reporting to the Arizona Managing Principal. Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Provide highly effective management and leadership to SWCA’s cultural resources program and staff and be able to maximize the talents of all cultural resources personnel.
· Creatively and ethically serve the needs of SWCA’s current clients and aggressively establish and expand the client base and revenue in the field of cultural resources and environmental consulting.
· Conduct cultural resource consulting services and directly manage projects.
· Demonstrate knowledge of applicable federal and state cultural resources laws
· Accountable for the financial success of individual projects and the cultural resources program as a whole, as well as attainment of personal goals such as business development and utilization.
· Build SWCA’s professional reputation associated with consulting and research and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks.
· Work closely with SWCA’s other managers and directors in both natural and cultural resources and other disciplines throughout the company to promote SWCA’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.
Qualifications:
· Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology or a related field.
· Ten years of experience in fieldwork and report completion, as well as scheduling and budgeting of projects related to cultural resources.
· Five years experience at increasing levels of responsibility in cultural resources management, including supervising and providing leadership for other professionals.
· Demonstrated business and consulting acumen.
· Demonstrated expertise in federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the management of cultural resources in Arizona and the Southwest.
· Demonstrated performance and achievement in business development, including substantial established credibility with federal and state reviewing agencies and clients, as well as success in proposal writing.
· Permitted or able to become permitted with applicable state and federal agencies in Arizona.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Team orientated attitude with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Resumes will be accepted through June 15, 2008 and must include a formal letter of interest in order to be considered.
Jason Gerster
Recruiter
SWCA Environmental Consultants
3033 N. Central Ave. Suite 145
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Fax 602-274-3958
recruiting@swca.com
Visit SWCA’s web site, www.swca.com, and discover why SWCA is a great place to work for environmental professionals interested in sound science and creative solutions. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
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