Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) LOCATION: Tribal Office, 1418 20th Street, Sacramento, California 95811 REZ Office, 4650 Coal Mine Road, Buena Vista, CA SUPERVISOR: Natural Resource Director (NRD) SALARY: Depends on experience/Hourly TIME: Full Time Position SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the NRD, the THPO performs a wide variety of complex, professional work in areas relating to cultural and natural resource management. The THPO is responsible for analysis, implementation and development of historic preservation related impacts, and activities related to cultural resource protection. The THPO is responsible for communicating information related to the cultural and natural resources of the Tribe with the NRD, to other Tribal governments, departments, and state and local governments. This is an hourly position will perform related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Under the direction of the NRD, the THPO maintains and updates all aspects of the Cultural Resource Management Plan (CRMP). • Ensures that any construction on the Tribal lands complies with the provisions of the Buena Vista Tribal Environmental Policy Act and CRMP. • Act as a Tribal resource to cultural monitors for any project(s) in the event that human remains or cultural artifact(s) are discovered during construction on Tribal lands. • Participates in THPO/NAGPRA consultation and repatriation. • Assists Tribal staff and departments related to cultural resource management and environmental compliance. • Works closely with Tribal Administrative Staff to plan and implement cultural and environmental events hosted and sponsored by the Tribe on and off Tribal lands. • Attends cultural and environmental forums such as the California Native American Heritage Commission, the California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, repatriation and reburial of human remains, and artifacts, local planning agencies, governments, and other relevant meetings. • Protect the confidentiality of sacred and other important sites at the Tribe’s discretion. Including oversight of the Tribe’s Tribal Registry. • Ensures critical information is reported to the NRD and Tribal Council in a timely manner. • Prepare and maintain THPO minutes and mail logs for internal Tribal and THPO board review. THPO functions as oversight of these meetings when a THPO Coordinator is employed. • Participate at meetings, trainings, and workshops, which may take place during evenings, weekends, and require travel. • Prepares memorandums, correspondence, reports, special reports, agendas, minutes, and notices as directed. • Responsive to community requests and directs questions or concerns professionally. • Prepares administrative and fiscal reports according to grant due dates. • Prepares and maintains THPO grant binder including electronic files. • Evaluation of office procedures, identifies gaps, and offer solutions. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Native American history, resources, programs, and services as related to Buena Vista Tribe.
• Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with staff, NRD, federal representatives, tribal officials, Native Americans, and other Indigenous people.
• Knowledge of tribal government infrastructures, ordinance, laws, and policies.
• Continue education related to cultural resources, environmental, and NAGPRA issues.
• Ability to accept direction from NRD and follow through on assigned projects and tasks.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, identifies gaps, initiate action, and meet expectations.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of complex tasks within established timelines.
• Ability to produce quality work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to Tribe, staff, sacred sites, and other important sites.
• Use of computer: Microsoft Word
• Proficient use of internet and email
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Incumbent will be expected to maintain a good clean driving record and proof/verification of auto insurance prior to operating a Tribal vehicle.
• Ability to be live scanned due to cultural activities with youth and the Little Big Time Child Development Center. OTHER CONDITIONS:
• Under the guidance of the NRD, the incumbent must be able to sensitively reflect the Native American perspective while doing business on behalf of the Tribe or while representing the Tribe.
• Be able to bend, reach, stand, jump, and carry 20+ lbs. on a daily basis in all types of weather.
• Preference in filling vacancies may be given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, and Section 472). Verification Form BIA -4432 or Verification of Tribal Membership from a federally recognized Tribe must be submitted to be considered for Indian preference.
• Follow Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, as applicable.