Cultural Resources Program Manager

Under the Supervision of the Department Director or designee, this position manages the Cultural Resources program. This includes supervising the Archaeologist and Cultural Resources survey functions, Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) functions, and other relevant staff as assigned. The Cultural Resources Program Manager (CRPM) participates actively in meetings of the Karuk Resources Advisory Board (KRAB), which advises the THPO. The CRPM ensures that capacity is distributed appropriately for long-and short-term needs, secures funding, manages grants, and ensures that deliverables are met. This position works both internally and externally to progress the KDNR Mission, while ensuring confidentiality of protected information is upheld. Position is dependent on support funding and will require acquisition of continued, additional and subsequent funding.

1. Manages Cultural Resources, THPO, and other program functions as assigned; supervises professional level program staff such as the Archaeologist, THPO, and other relevant positions.

2. Collaborates with other program managers, tribes, intertribal organizations, agencies, and non-profit entities, etc. in carrying out the KDNR Mission.

3. Secures funding through an effective combination of grants, agreements, compacts, and contracts.

4. Oversees and or participates in production, review, and/or approval processing of professional documents and consultation activities relevant to program functions such as Programmatic Agreements, Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding, Historic Preservation Management Plans, National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) etc.

5. Coordinates nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), in partnership with staff, agency professionals, and contractors.

6. Oversees production of archaeological assessments for the Tribe, including: California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms, Tribal site forms, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) forms, cultural resources specialist reports, and cultural resources inventory reports.

7. Maintains confidentiality and data management standards for protected cultural information.

8. Ensures that all archaeological work performed by the Tribe adheres to Tribal, federal, and state standards.

9. Maintains working knowledge of all relevant Tribal, federal, state, and local, regulations affecting historic preservation and cultural resource management.

1. Demonstrated strong technical writing and math skills sufficient for the production of grants, agreements, compacts, compacts, professional forms and technical reports.

2. Demonstrated attention to detail in carrying out job duties.

3. Possession of strong computer skills with proficiency in programs and software such as Microsoft 10, Box, Arc Pro, AirTable, and/or Microsoft Office.

4. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

5. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, be able to prioritize duties and ensure timely completion of tasks.

1. Education and/or Experience:

                     a. Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Business                          Management or related field, and four (4) years of experience in related duties.

                     b. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered, using a                          standard ratio of two years of experience equating to one year of education.

2. Experience overseeing archaeological /cultural resources, field surveys, reading topographic maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) data collection, maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, and carrying out other field mapping and data collection.

3. Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

4. Must have experience in overseeing archaeological field surveys and data collection.

5. Must have knowledge of the traditions, culture and history of the tribes of Northwestern California.

6. Must be punctual, have a good work ethic, and work well without direct supervision.

7. Must be responsible for using safe work practices, for following directives, guidelines and procedures and for assisting in maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

8. Must adhere to the policies and procedures of the Karuk Tribe.

9. Must be effective, efficient, productive, and timely in regard to coordinating teams and / or delegating tasks and producing multiple and measurable outcomes.

10. Must be able to engage in sustained physical labor, and to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather and in hot conditions.

11. Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, to walk up to 5 miles in a day.

12. Must be a self-starter, well organized, and willing to learn new skills.

13. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe's insurance carrier.

14. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test.

15. Must adhere to required pre-employment background check, crim check and FBI fingerprints. Additionally, (IF applicable): Investigation of character as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (ICPFVP). The minimum standards require an investigation that shall include: a check of fingerprint files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and to appropriate local law enforcement agencies. The applicant must not have been found guilty of, or entered a plea of no contender or guilty plea to any felonious offenses or two or more misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; an offense committed against children.