Cultural Resources Branch Chief

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance.

AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

This position is to serve as the Cultural Resources Branch Chief within the Environmental Program of the Indiana Army National Guard. The position will be responsible to advise the Environmental Program Manager, Commanders, and Directorates on the requirements of laws and regulations relative to cultural resource management to include:
National Historic Preservation Act, Archaeology Resources Protection Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, National Environmental Policy Act. This position is responsible for management of all cultural resources(archaeological and historic) under the care of the Indiana Army National Guard, writing and implementing the Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan (ICRMP) and the components contained within the plan (i.e., inadvertent discovery plan), overseeing or conducting scientific data gathering actions, studies, field investigations or remedial actions.

Includes archaeological surveys, historic surveys, maintenance and treatment plans, archive reviews, etc.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Makes major contributions to the success of environmental programs in the state by developing the methods and procedures for meeting section goals.
• Plans the activities of the section to meet expected work production including daily workflow as well as long- and short-term goals.
• Prepares section budget justification and recommendations.
• Provides technical support for policy and rule development.

• Interprets rules and policies used by the section.
  Ensures all EPA grant and reporting requirements are met.
• Reviews work of section staff and directs activities to ensure quality, accuracy and conformance with applicable rules, laws, regulations, agency policies/goals and section objectives.
• Refers issues to enforcement section, other programs, or agencies when deemed appropriate.

• Represents the agency in meetings with external customers including applicants, local government, consultants, and the general public.
• Provides effective communication to the public, other sections, offices and agencies to ensure a broad understanding of the goals and activities of the section.
• Provides written and verbal instructions to subordinates concerning technical and administrative information…