Tribal Cultural Monitor II

This is an on-call position. The Tribal Cultural Monitor (herein referred to as “Cultural Monitor II”) will serve as a cultural ambassador, to minimize the potential for inadvertent impacts to tribal archaeological sites, cultural resources, and values. Cultural monitors will be watching over all ground disturbing activity including, but not limited to: mass grading, weed abatement, trenching, and any excavation on previously disturbed and undisturbed ground. Cultural monitors must have the ability to recognize cultural artifacts, human remains, village sites, midden deposits, and other relevant cultural resources, and will have the training to know who to contact when a significant discovery is made. Position is funded on an as-needed basis by Agreements with implementing agencies and companies.

1. Conducts on site monitoring of ground disturbing activities (e. grading, tre nching, vegetation clearing, road

work) to identify and protect cultural resources. Monitors hand and mechanical treatments that involve

ground disturbing activities.

2. Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, and state cultural resource protection laws, including Section 106 of

the National Historic Preservation Act ( and applicab le agreements.

3. Serves as the Tribal representative in the field, upholding Triba l values, protocols, and expectations during all

project activities. Cultural Resources consultation remains the responsibility of the THPO and Karuk

Resources Advisory Board.

4. Identifies cultural materials and features including artifacts, ecofacts, huma n remains, and culturally modified

landscapes. This shall be done in consultation with the Project Point of Contact, and will require THPO

notification.

5. If suspected human remains are found, the County Coroner must be notified. If graves or associated grave

goods of Native American origin are identified, the THPO office must be notifi ed.

6. Maintains detailed daily monitoring logs and field notes, documenting activities, observations, conditions, and any incidents.

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8. Communicates effectively with construction crews, contractors, and agency staff regarding cultural resource protection measures and monitoring requirements.

9. Ensures avoidance and protection measures are implemented, including buffer zones, flagging, or exclusion areas around sensitive sites.

1. Demonstrated understanding of cultural resources, including respect for sacred sites, traditional practices, and confidentiality protocols.

2. Basic knowledge of Section 106 of the NHPA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and applicable Tribal, federal, and state regulations related to cultural resource protection.

3. Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying conditions (heat, cold, rough terrain), including standing or walking for extended periods and lifting moderate weight.

4. Ability to clearly communicate with crews, agency staff, and supervisors, and to maintain accurate daily logs and field notes.

1. Education and/or experience

       a. High school Diploma or equivalent with 4 years’ work experience; or

       b. An equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered for all grades. Equivalencies based on a 2:1 ratio, where 1 year of experience equals 1 year of education.

2. Must have completed the Karuk Tribe Cultural Monitor training sessions.

3. Must have the ability to recognize cultural artifacts, human remains, grave goods, evidence of village sites, etc.

4. Must be able to lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; to walk long distances, sometimes in steep and brushy terrain; to work outdoors; and to engage in sustained physical labor.

5. Must have reliable transportation in order to report to the work location every day as assigned.

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

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

8. 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.