CRM Assistant

Pauma Band of Mission Indians•Pauma Valley, CA

About The Position

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Cultural Resource Manager (CRM) Assistant to support the protection, preservation, and management of the Tribe's cultural, historical, and archaeological resources. The position supports field surveys, archaeological documentation, research, project reviews, cultural resource monitoring, and Tribal historic preservation activities. The CRM Assistant works closely with the Cultural Resource Manager and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) to support cultural protection requirements, including Tribal Indigenous Preservation/Protection Program (TIPA) activities, consultation, project coordination, and compliance. The role requires strong organizational and research skills, cultural sensitivity, attention to detail, and a commitment to protecting Native American cultural heritage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in cultural resources, environmental work, heritage preservation, or work with Tribal communities.
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the Tribe's vehicle insurance requirements.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Native American Studies, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with cultural resource field surveys, archaeological assessments, and site monitoring.
Document archaeological sites, artifacts, sacred areas, and culturally significant locations.
Conduct research using historical maps, archives, GIS data, and oral histories.
Assist with documenting Tribal cultural resource concerns and recommended protection measures.
Participate in occasional field monitoring at cultural sites and construction areas.
Maintain confidentiality of culturally sensitive information, locations, and Tribal knowledge.
Assist the CRM and THPO with Tribal historic preservation and cultural protection responsibilities.
Support review of projects that may impact sacred sites, ancestral lands, archaeological resources, and culturally significant landscapes.
Prepare and process TIPA-related correspondence, project documentation, and records.
Track incoming project notifications, consultation requests, and cultural resource reviews.
Maintain project tracking logs to ensure timely responses, monitoring assignments, and follow-up activities.
Immediately report potential cultural resource violations, unauthorized ground disturbances, or discoveries to the CRM.
Support compliance activities involving federal, state, and Tribal cultural protection requirements, including NHPA, NAGPRA, and NEPA.
Prepare correspondence, reports, memoranda, spreadsheets, forms, and meeting materials.
Maintain organized electronic and physical project files.
Assist with department calendars, project schedules, and tracking systems.
Respond to telephone and email inquiries and direct communications appropriately.
Assist with coordination between Tribal departments, agencies, consultants, and project representatives as directed.