Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

When you work for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, you don’t just gain knowledge of the tribe & amazing benefits, you also gain a community!

• Generous leave package including 17-YES 17! paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave awarded for full time and part time employees.
• Full Medical, Dental, & vision - Employers pays 60% Employee pays in 40%
• Life Insurance
• 401K with 5% Employer Match
• Short-and-Long Term Disability for full time employees.
• On site Library, Fitness Center, Coffee Shop, Walking Path and Health Clinic!
• Off Site Heronswood Garden, tribal owned (Short 4-mile drive!)
• Services available on site with your employee insurance: Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Fitness Trainer, Behavioral Health, Dental Visits, Medical Visits, and Women’s Health!

Description

The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer protects, preserves, and manages the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes (PGST) cultural resources. This position is responsible for the coordination of and advocacy for, the Tribe’s historic preservation and cultural resources with external governments. This position requires extensive knowledge of PGST culture, community ties, with a strong commitment to cultural preservation, proficient oral and written communication skills, strong organization, clerical, and planning skills. 

Duties Include:

• Coordinating cultural restoration and preservation in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Sec. 106 consultation and archival regulations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external goverments pertaining to all aspects of historic preservation and cultural resource management.
• Ensuring compliance with consultation requirements with the the Tribe for all governments, including attending meetings, correspondence, and research.
• Serving as the liaison for Tribal Council to ensure the cultural resources management plan and goals are implemented.
• Be the primary contact for tribal archaeological finds ensuring preservations of known cultural sites, liase with local museums, governments and agencies.
• Coordinate Cultural Reviews with Natural Resources Environmental Program Managers.
• Map and analyzes known, probable and candidate sites and artifacts, documents and inventories of cultural and historical findings.
• Directly participate in field work and research for historic preservation and cultural resource management projects, as necessary.
• Engage tribal member participation in ceremonies and repatriation.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the status of THPO updates, projects, and research.
• Provide public information, education, training and technical assistance in historic preservation.
• Ensure that professional and accurate records are kept.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Normal audio and visual acuity
• Occasionally requires working outdoors, traversing varying ground conditions.

Job Classifications:

• This position is eligible to be considered for routine/situational remote work as allowed by the Working Remotely Policy
• This position is eligible to be considered for an alternative work schedule as allowed by the Working Remotely Policy
• This position isn’t required to work during emergency closures

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Statewide, and out of state travel may be required.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology and 3 years of job related experience, or, an Associate’s degree and 5 years of job related experience required. Those with at least 3 years of job related experience and are actively enrolled in a related college degree program are also eligible to apply.
• Experience and knowledge of archaeology or cultural resource management is required.
• Driver’s License - Required

Experience:

• 3 years required in public relations, managing budgets and providing community service.
• Experience working with tribal community and administration.
• Experience with public speaking and PGST specific representation.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Positive personality with strong work ethic.
• Must have knowledge and close connection to PGST culture, history, and community, and be willing to engage in ceremonies and traditions.