Archaeology Tech Sr (SS-49160)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

11d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs cultural resources work focusing on archaeology, traditional cultural properties (TCP), collections, cultural plants, and museum tasks as assigned. The job functions will vary between general office work to assisting senior staff and working independently. This is a contract-funded position with no guarantee of continued employment should funding cease.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and three years’ experience OR a degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, Botany/Plant Ecology, or Museology/Collection Management.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance.
• Knowledge of CCT history, culture, legends, and traditions of the 12 constituent tribes.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Knowledge of equipment such as: fax, copier, scanner, digital video-recorder, GPS, etc.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Programs-Word, Access, Excel.
• Working knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
• Sufficient data entry skills.
• Sufficient arithmetic skills to compute sums and statistics.
• Sufficient skill using the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading/editing, to prepare standardized correspondence.
• Sufficient human relations skills to present a positive image of Tribe, convey technical information to others, and use patience in dealing with a diverse population.
• Ability to perform all of the duties of the position in a high volume environment that may be dominated by distractions.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply Tribal and agency rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence, informational materials, and conduct basic research.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain productive and cooperative relationships with staff, external organizations, and the public using patience and courtesy.
• Willingness to learn field techniques associated with survey, excavation, and preparation of paperwork (preferred) and use of hand tools (e.g., shovels, trowels, hatchet, clippers).
• Willingness to learn oral history, cultural plant, or collections techniques associated with TCP’s, collections, or museums and preparation of paperwork (preferred).
• Willingness to work on tedious tasks such as photocopying documents.
• Dependable and punctual work history.
• Ability to work independently after initial training development.
• Ability to multi-task while working under and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain good judgement and common sense.
• Ability to operate digital recording equipment, take notes, transcribe interviews, enter data, and maintain records.
• Must maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance if required.
• May be subject to pre-employment background clearances if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn field techniques associated with survey, excavation, and preparation of paperwork.
• Ability to learn oral history, cultural plant, or collections techniques associated with TCP’s, collections, or museums and preparation of paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs cultural resources work focusing on archaeology, traditional cultural properties (TCP), collections, cultural plants, and museum tasks as assigned.
• Assists senior staff and works independently.
• Operates digital recording equipment, takes notes, transcribes interviews, enters data, and maintains records.
• Performs clerical work with speed and accuracy.
• Photocopies documents.
• Learns and applies Tribal and agency rules, regulations, and policies.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Uses a personal computer to produce correspondence, informational materials, and conduct basic research.
• Maintains confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Maintains productive and cooperative relationships with staff, external organizations, and the public using patience and courtesy.
• Learns field techniques associated with survey, excavation, and preparation of paperwork (preferred).
• Learns oral history, cultural plant, or collections techniques associated with TCP’s, collections, or museums and preparation of paperwork (preferred).

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short- and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees.
• Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED