Cultural Preservation Monitor

Colusa Indian Community Council•Colusa, CA

About The Position

The Cultural Preservation Monitor provides tribal preservation monitoring and consultation for environmental projects during archaeological investigations and all required ground-disturbing activities. The employee is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council. The position collaborates with archaeologists and project engineers, documents project activity, supports artifact cataloging and research, and maintains knowledge of applicable historic-preservation regulations. The role requires travel and fieldwork, including occasional hiking across varied terrain.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Strong knowledge of Cachil DeHe Wintun Tribe history, culture, and traditions, or willingness to learn.
Ability to research the history, culture, traditions, language, and other activities of Cachil DeHe Wintun preservation efforts.
Ability to learn historic preservation laws affecting historical and culturally valuable sites associated with and defined by the National Historic Preservation Act.
Familiarity with regulations and standards of regulatory and credentialing groups relevant to historic preservation and cultural resource management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent PC, MS Office, and research skills.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Record project activity in daily logs, including detailed site information, photographs, audio recordings, GIS mapping, and archaeologist or osteologist information.
Research and develop knowledge of Federal and State gathering laws specific to surrounding counties.
Collaborate with archaeologists and project engineers hired or employed by the contractor.
Catalog artifacts recovered from archaeological surveys or excavation work and donated collections.
Develop relationships and communicate with local landowners and branches of government in areas surrounding the Colusa Indian Community Council’s trust land and tribally owned fee land.
Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, and tribal regulations relevant to historic preservation.
Prepare, file, and document clear, concise, and accurate records, reports, correspondence, research, and field notes.
Use GIS for reports.
Meet with Tribal Partners to assess needs and attend functions as requested.
Attend regular required department meetings.
Maintain high standards of confidentiality.
Perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.