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Senior Biological/Natural Resources Discipline Lead
Archaeology Program Lead

WestLand Resources, Inc. is actively seeking to fill a Senior Biological/Natural Resources Discipline Lead. WestLand's environmental consulting practice specializes in the technical and procedural requirements necessary for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Our biological resources practice includes: development of natural resources management plans; conducting ecological resources investigations and baseline studies; and mitigation planning, design and implementation. The successful candidate for the position of Senior Biological/Natural Resources Discipline Lead will be a team player; have demonstrated abilities in the design and implementation of biological and natural resources studies, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, demonstrated project and staff management skills, and extensive experience with major federal environmental programs including NEPA and the Endangered Species Act.

The responsibilities of the position would include:

Providing senior technical review and support to Principals and Project Managers

Project Management

Developing research designs and sampling protocols for an array of biological survey work

Directing and coordinating efforts of staff

Business Development

Report and Product Development

Implementation of QA/QC procedures

Mentoring junior staff and reviewing biological reports

Effective participation on interdisciplinary teams in a lead or technical support role

Participating in project teams to facilitate accomplishment of prescribed scopes of work

Qualifications:

Minimum of Masters Degree in a biological field of study from an accredited university or college

10 plus years of relevant job experience

U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Valid Arizona driver’s license by hire date or demonstrated ability to obtain one by hire date

WestLand Resources, Inc. prides itself on providing challenges and growth opportunities to employees wanting to excel in a professional work environment. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, submit your resume to careers@westlandresources.com. This position is a full-time position and salary will be based on individual experience, education and qualifications. EEO.

WestLand Resources, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona engineering and environmental consulting firm, is currently in search of an experienced archaeologist to fill the position of Archaeology Program Lead. WestLand strives to present growth opportunities to employees who are yearning to excel in a professional work environment. To be considered for this opportunity, submit your resume to careers@westlandresources.com. This is a full-time position; salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. EEO.

The successful candidate will assume the role of manager for an established group of professionals including principal investigators, staff archaeologists, field archaeologists and laboratory personnel. In addition, this group leader will participate with other practice leaders in the firm to coordinate project activities and insure client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Business development

Marketing of WestLand’s cultural resources services, including proposal writing

Oversight of research and survey protocols

Project management, including responsibility for on-time and on-budget performance

Field direction and supervision of staff

Scheduling

Direction of research

Document review

Report writing

Effective budget preparation and management

Qualifications:

An advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field

8+ years of experience in Southwestern US archaeology

Experience in cultural resource management

A record of good working relationships with clients and agencies

Familiarity with the NHPA Section 106 process and its interface with NEPA and federal undertakings

A record of timely completion of technical reports, research documents, and projects

WestLand Resources, Inc. is an engineering and environmental consulting firm committed to technical excellence, creativity, and client service. We serve a broad spectrum of clients including private land owners, mining enterprises, public and private utilities, and local, state, and federal government organizations. Since our inception in 1997, we have assembled a highly qualified team of engineers, scientists, NEPA and Clean Water Act specialists, landscape architects, archaeologists, GIS specialists, designers and drafters. Our professional staff is supported by an experienced administrative support staff.