Job Description

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 and implementation of development, THPO related impacts, and activities related to cultural resources. The THPO Coordinator is responsible for communicating information related to the cultural and natural resources of the Tribe with the THPO, other Tribal 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 assist 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.
• Assist 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.
• 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 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 operation 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 THPO, 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.
• The incumbent must maintain a positive public profile at all times and foster good public relations through continued demonstrated personal integrity, compassion, and enthusiasm for the health and well being of the Buena Vista Tribe and other Native Americans.
• 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 Native American 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.

Company Description

Native American Tribe