Cultural Resources Project Specialist

• Base Pay $46.95 - $65.73 / Hour
• Job Category Cultural Resources
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

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The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria exists to exercise its inherent sovereign powers, customs, and traditions; to perpetuate its unique native heritage; to preserve and protect the rights and privileges of the Tribe; to establish justice in the conduct of tribal affairs; to work for the social and economic betterment of all the Tribal Citizens; and to foster the value of education.

The Cultural Resources Project Specialist (Project Specialist) has primary responsibility in providing project coordination and implementation for the Tribe’s co-management and park stewardship projects. The Project Specialist will assist the THPO and department staff as other projects are developed and as directed.

• Displays respect and understanding of the Tribe’s culture, traditions and values.
• Provides coordination for projects as they relate to co-management and stewardship.
• Coordinates, prioritizes, and monitors tasks, projects and deliverables for co-management/stewardship projects.
• Assists with cultural, historical and other research to develop and/or enhance cultural resources management plans, and programs that support the Tribe’s co-management and stewardship efforts.
• Attends and assists with the development and sponsoring of meetings, training and conferences related to the Tribe’s co-management/stewardship projects.
• Facilitates and communicates cultural resource practices and protocols into the Tribe’s co-management activities and exhibits, interpretive projects.
• Organizes and participates in internal and external project team meetings to carry out project objectives and activities to support co-management/stewardship.
• Assists the THPO in consultation and coordination with local, state and federal governments and agencies and other entities on cultural resources protection.
• Assists the THPO and department staff with requests for cultural and historical interpretation in support of the Tribe’s goals and objectives.
• Participates in the development and delivery of cultural resources training as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

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• Four years of experience working in Tribal Government, Cultural Resources, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Tribal Governance/Administration, Environmental Science, American Indian Studies, or a closely related field.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s policy.

• Master’s degree in Tribal Governance/Administration, Environmental Science, American Indian Studies, or a closely related field.
• Six or more years of experience working in Tribal Government or Cultural Resources Protection.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Tribe’s co-management agreements with federal, state and local governments.
• Ability to work independently within established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and possess problem-solving skills involving variables in standardized situations and the ability to make decisions that are varied, and, in many cases, when there is no precedent to draw upon.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion, particularly regarding sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when in high-pressure situations and under deadlines.
• Ability to master and effectively use the database and…