Cultural Resource Manager
Job in
Cedar City, Iron County, Utah, 84721, USA
Listing for:
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
-
Government
Government Agency, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Works as the primary and official point of contact in all matters relating to cultural resources. Protects and preserves the Tribe’s cultural heritage. Represents the Tribe when dealing with other agencies on cultural resource issues including consultation responses. Oversees tribal cultural resource initiatives, serving as THPO and ensuring compliance with NAGPRA to protect ancestral heritage and sacred sites. Establishes and updates rules, regulations and ordinances related to cultural activities.
Catalogs and archives cultural resource research materials and recordings.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1-Hour (Unpaid) Lunch break
Job Functions:include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages the day-to-day operations for the Cultural Resource Department.Coordinates the development of policies and procedures of the Cultural Resource Department and updates and process changes, as necessary.Serves as the Tribal Historical Preservation Officer (THPO) for the Tribe with duties which include, but are not limited to:Administer Federal Assistance for tribal historic preservation.Advise and assist Federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities.Consult with Federal agencies on Federal undertakings (Section 1060 that may affect tribal historic properties and, on any plans, to protect, manage, reduce, or mitigate harm to such properties).Cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and other Federal and state agencies, local governments, organizations, and individuals to ensure that tribal historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development.Identify and nominate properties to the National Register of Historic Places and administer applications for listing in the National Register.Prepare and implement a historic preservation plan.Provides and coordinates public information, education and training, technical assistance, and meetings in historic preservation to the community and staff.Survey and inventory tribal historic properties.Perform and follow the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) procedures and Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) enforcement related duties.Oversees all internal and external cultural resource issues, including but not limited to, archaeological finds related to the Tribe, advocacy for the preservation of known cultural sites, historical/cultural liaison with local museums, governments, and agencies.Develops initiatives to increase funding sources for the Tribe and Cultural Resource Department. Research grants/contracts, proposal writing, and negotiates with funding sources.Develops partnerships and collaborations with appropriate educational, professional, and business entities as well as Project Consultants as needed.Ensures the overall cultural restoration and preservation goals of the Tribe are met.Develops and directs all historic preservation and cultural resource management projects, activities, and investigations.Consults with Federal and State agencies and other various groups to address matters of interest and importance to the Tribe regarding historic preservation and cultural resources.Maintains knowledge of all Federal, State and Tribal regulations relevant to historic preservation and cultural resource management.Monitors, documents, and investigates culturally significant sites. Assists in research of reference materials such as State and national register files, university files, church documents, historical documents, archaeological reports, maps and aerial photos and interviews source individuals concerning project areas.Develops and maintains database of culturally significant items and locations to the Tribe.Serves as the primary contact for agencies seeking to comply with National Historical Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 requirements.Establishes and maintains good relationships with Federal agencies regarding repatriation of tribally affiliated human remains and sacred objects.Establishes procedures to inventory, protect, preserve, and manage…
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