Announcement 2025367 Issue Date 121625 Closing Date Open until filled Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Tribal Historic Preservation Office Department of Natural Resources Hourly Wage 4610RegularFullTimeSupervisory Performs and oversees administrative and management functions essential for program operations Promotes protects preserves and manages all matters relating to cultural and archaeological resources specifically those of the Yakama Nation YN Provides consultation and guidance on investigations involving cultural historical archaeological and land matters within Yakama Reservation boundaries and in coordination with neighboring tribes federal state and local governments Reviews surveys and reports prepared by archaeologists technicians and consultants for accuracy and completeness and approves final submissions Represents the Yakama Nation in meetings to advocate for cultural and archaeological resource protection in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act NHPA and other applicable regulations Implements the Yakama Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Plan and reviews federal undertakings under Section 106 of the NHPA to ensure resource protection Maintains a thorough understanding of the unique tribalfederal relationship and applies this knowledge in all aspects of program management Examples of Work Performed Oversees and directs all stages of program planning development and execution Develops and manages the annual program budget monitors expenditures and ensures full compliance with grant funding requirements policies and regulations Initiates research to identify and secure alternative funding sources for cultural resource management activities Represents Yakama Nation interests in meetings with neighboring tribes as well as state federal and local officials Maintains communication with the YN Tribal Council on matters of concern Prepares updates and implements the Yakama Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Plan Provides public information education training and technical assistance in historic preservation Monitors and evaluates all development maintenance and related activities initiated by the Yakama Tribal Government to assess and mitigate potential impacts on cultural and historic properties within Tribal lands Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with other tribes Native American preservation and repatriation organizations and relevant agencies to advance cultural resource protection and historic preservation goals Develops and maintains a collaborative partnership with the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to advance shared preservation objectives Maintains a strong collaborative partnership with the National Park Service to effectively fulfill Tribal Historic Preservation Officer THPO responsibilities Reviews comments consults and lobbies for the development of and amendments to relevant cultural laws Cooperates with the Secretary of the Interior the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and federal state and local agencies as well as tribal governments and other stakeholders to fulfill historic preservation responsibilities Demonstrates sound judgment and professionalism while managing diverse rapidly changing projects and providing clear direction to staff Excels in multitasking within a fastpaced environment and adapts quickly to shifting priorities Reviews and approves professional reports to ensure compliance with current archaeological standards and resource protection guidelines Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Yakama Nation Cultural Committee and an annual report to the General Council Collaborates with tribal programs state and federal agencies and other stakeholders to gather information and develop recommendations that strengthen cultural and archaeological protection efforts Builds and sustains working relationships to ensure ongoing engagement and effective coordination on related projects Establishes and maintains connections to develop and update a directory of tribal elders and cultural specialists Assesses tribal cultural properties for eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and aids in efforts to advance successful nominations Engages in ongoing consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office lead agencies and the National Park Service to address challenges ensure compliance and advocate for recognition of Yakama cultural heritage Oversees and manages the evaluation of Traditional Cultural Properties to ensure accurate documentation and protection Maintains a comprehensive Tribal Registry of archaeological and historically significant properties to support preservation efforts Collaborates with the Yakama Nation Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act NAGPRA working group to oversee the repatriation of human remains funerary objects associated and unassociated and items of sacred or cultural significance Partners with legal and policy teams
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