Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Job Title

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Yakama Nation Legends Casino

Department of Natural Resources

$46.10 per hour, Regular/Full‑Time/Supervisory

• Oversee and direct all stages of program planning, development, and execution.
• Develop and manage the annual program budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure full compliance with grant funding requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Initiate research to identify and secure alternative funding sources for cultural resource management activities.
• Represent Yakama Nation interests in meetings with neighboring tribes and state, federal, and local officials.
• Maintain communication with the Yakama Tribal Council on matters of concern.
• Prepare, update, and implement the Yakama Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Plan.
• Provide public information, education, training, and technical assistance in historic preservation.
• Monitor and evaluate all development, maintenance, and related activities on Tribal lands to assess and mitigate potential impacts on cultural and historic properties.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with other tribes, Native American preservation and repatriation organizations, and relevant agencies to advance cultural resource protection and historic preservation goals.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative partnership with the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to advance shared preservation objectives.
• Maintain a strong collaborative partnership with the National Park Service to effectively fulfill Tribal Historic Preservation Officer responsibilities.

• Knowledge of the Treaty of 1855, Yakama Reservation geography, and federal and state historic preservation laws.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and execute contracts and work agreements for consultants and specialized service providers.
• Ability to advocate for the protection of cultural resources and represent the Yakama Nation’s cultural interests.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment and to travel as needed.

• Master’s Degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Five years of professional work experience in a comparable position.
• Required to pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.

• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.