[OR_Archaeology] Position Announcement

Thu May 19 07:43:21 PDT 2016

[CTGR 01 color1inch]            The Confederated Tribes of the
         Grand Ronde Community of Oregon

Job Title:  Archaeologist                                                                        Dept: Historic Preservation
Reports to: Senior Archaeologist                                                            Grade:  11
                                                                                                            FLSA Status:  Exempt
Job Summary:

Responsible for identification of archaeological and other cultural resources within the reservation boundaries and when necessary off reservation.  Conducts surveys, limited excavations, background research, and other appropriate duties to comply with Tribal, State, and Federal Laws in regards to Cultural Resources.

Essential Functions:

§  Works with outside agencies and individuals to protect culturally significant sites and resources in accordance with applicable laws and cultural protocols.

§  Coordinates consultation with various federal & state agencies in the evaluation, identification, preservation, stabilization, restoration, & maintenance of sacred & traditional cultural properties.

§  Reviews, researches, & comments on all federal & state permit violations including ARPA, ACOE, and SHPO permits, regarding tribal cultural resources and protection methods.

§  Reviews archaeological reports completed by federal agencies and private contractors as part of the significance of cultural sites found.

§  Identifies and assesses cultural resource values and makes recommendations for preservation.

§  Negotiates mitigations specific to ground disturbing situations.

§  Follows NAGPRA and ARPA guidelines in situations of inadvertent discovery.

§  Develop and update policies and procedures for the identification and protection of culturally significant sites and resources for the Cultural Resources Program and Tribe

§  Responsible for identifying, documenting, and protecting significant historic and prehistoric cultural properties of interest to the tribe.

§  Develops guidelines for, and maintains, the Tribal Historic Register.

§  Provides preservation specific planning assistance to Tribal departments, federal and state officials, local government, and resource management specialists.

§  Monitors activities conducted by other Tribal Programs to ensure that applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and acts are followed in the protection of the Tribe's cultural resources.

§  Collaborates with archaeologists specific to site evaluation and assessment on tribally owned land.

§  Assists in the repatriation of human remains and associated funerary objects specific to ground disturbing activities as provided under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

§  Assists Cultural Staff in making arrangements for the return of cultural objects and their appropriate care and handling.

§  Assists with cultural preservation education.

§  Prepares and submits archaeological reports within time designations.

§  Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

§  Requires a Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or other germane discipline with a specialization in archaeology, or a documented equivalency of such a degree OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

§  Must maintain a valid Oregon driver's license or obtain one upon hire, qualify for the Tribe's vehicle insurance, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

Qualifications:

§  Requires twelve weeks of supervised experience in basic archaeological field research, including both survey and excavation and four weeks of laboratory analysis or as a curator.

§  Requires prior experience in designing and executing archaeological studies, as evidenced by a Master of Arts or Master of Science thesis, or report equivalent in scope and quality, dealing with archaeological field research.

§  Requires the ability to obtain a State of Oregon Archaeological Permit.

§  Directly related experience of working with a Tribal Government is preferred.

§  Must have ability to respond courteously and tactfully to complaints and client requests, and to maintain confidentiality.

§  Requires the ability to promote positive public relationships.

§  Requires the ability to perform duties without direct supervision.

§  Must possess good working knowledge and apply various state and federal regulations, which govern cultural and historic properties.

§  Requires the ability to perform multiple tasks within appropriate time constraints.

§  Requires the ability to use computer software and equipment such as MS Word, ARCMAP

§  Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture required.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

§  Frequently requires climbing up and down steep slopes through heavy timber, brush, and logging slash, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

§  Occasionally requires balancing on wet, slippery, loose, and/or narrow surfaces such as wet logs.

§  Occasionally requires stooping and crouching to move through and over areas of heavy brush, fallen timber, and other obstacles.

§  Frequently requires reaching by extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

§  Frequently requires standing for sustained periods of time, on flat or steep slopes.

§  Occasionally requires walking for long distances over rugged terrain.

§  Occasionally requires lifting of objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.

§  Continually requires the ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication.

§  Frequently requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Requires repetitive movement of wrists, hands and/or fingers.  Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.

§  Requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time, raising objects from a lower to a higher position and/or moving objects horizontally.

§  Occasionally requires lifting of up to 50 pounds.

§  The worker is occasionally subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

§  Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.

§  This position is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.

§  May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during Emergencies, or when the Tribal Emergency Operations Center is opened.

§  Local travel is frequently required. Travel outside of the state is occasionally required.

Background Check:

§  Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.

Disclaimer:

The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
This is an accurate description of the essential functions of my position.
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Direct Supervisor/Manager Signature                            Date

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