Cultural Monitor III

Chumash Enterprises•Santa Ynez, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cultural Monitor III collaborates with archaeologists, specialists, and developers to observe ground-disturbing activities on federal, state, and local development and infrastructure projects. This role is crucial for preserving cultural resources and spiritually significant sites by identifying, documenting, and protecting them during new development, land-use improvements, and archaeological surveys and testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in archaeology or anthropology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
OSHA's 40-Hour Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified.
Three years of experience as a Cultural Monitor.
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
Must pass job related practical exam.
Excellent understanding of archaeological field methods.
Intermediate computer proficiency utilizing Apple applications and devices, Microsoft applications, email, and internet.

Nice To Haves

Native American hiring preference applies.

Responsibilities

Observes and monitors ground disturbance on construction projects for cultural material and/or Native American Human Remains.
Expertly identifies Chumash material culture.
Monitors and participates in archaeological field surveys, archaeological site testing excavation, and archaeological data recovery excavation.
Effectively and professionally communicates with specialists, contractors, and developers.
Updates and creates new ideas for the Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training.
Conducts WEAP presentation during tailgate or kick off meetings.
Trains and teaches others to use ArcGIS Survey123, Apple Software, and the Apple iPad tablet.
Participates in all phases of archaeological methods (Phase I, XP1, Phase 2 – Eligibility, and Phase 3 – Data Recovery).
Attends scheduled cultural monitoring trainings, presentations, and events.
Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
Performs other duties as assigned.