Culture Monitor

BEAR RIVER BAND OF THE ROHNERVILLE RANCHERIA•Loleta, CA

5d•$20 - $30

About The Position

This is a temporary rotational assignment pool with no guarantee of minimum hours. The Cultural Monitor is responsible for both participating in and monitoring archaeological and construction work within the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria Nation consultation area. Most of the work is within 70 miles of Loleta, California. The applicant will work alongside archaeology consultants and/or developers or Agency representatives to monitor a diversity of construction or archaeological survey activities. The Cultural Monitor is a staff representative of the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria THPO Department when on duty in the field. The Monitor will obtain firsthand knowledge of any resources affected by excavations and construction in areas that are known to have cultural sensitivity or have the potential for cultural resources, human remains, and traditional sites/landscapes. While assigned to a construction/development project, the Monitor inspects the above-ground and below-ground area of potential effect (APE) during soil disturbance in order to watch for, and protect, tribal cultural resources.

Requirements

Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
Must have High School diploma or GED
Entry-Level Tier 1; Culture Monitor Certificate, no experience
Mid-Level Tier 2; Culture Monitor certificate plus 6 credits of cultural resource management with at least a year or more of experience.
Top-Tier 3; A Bac. in a related field such as Anthropology, Native American Studies, or Natural Resource Management and that includes 6 credits in cultural resource management or equivalent.
Shall possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by agencies insurance.
Must provide or obtain CPR & First Aide certification within three (3) months of hire.
Must have valid Certificate in Culture Monitoring that includes archaeological training from an accredited institution.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
Must be able to work with American Indian people and be sensitive to their culture.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts of Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Must have attention to detail, report to work-sites on time, and be present for the full number of hours required.
Must have a flexible schedule.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have a cellular device, and a functioning e-mail address that will be used daily.
Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays & special events as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and respect of Bear River Bear of the Rancheria cultural landscapes, artifacts, and features, such as villages, hunting and camping sites, gathering areas, tools or tool fragments, items of daily use such as cooking vessels and instruments, ceremonial items, items associated with hunting or fishing, or burial sites. This knowledge must be sufficient to allow for identification of objects, features, and landscapes.

Responsibilities

Act as eyes and ears of the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria THPO office to ensure cultural and resources are honored and protected.
Participate in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork, as required.
Report relevant information and photos to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria THPO Director in the form of written notes and summaries, and disclose all resource findings of objects, human remains, landscapes or features to the THPO Director at the time of discovery.
Discovery of human remains shall be reported immediately so that the County Coroner can be contacted by the THPO; all other discoveries will be reported by the end of the day.
Monitor construction work, including excavation (all ground-disturbing activities).
Participate in archaeological fieldwork (shovel/auger testing, hand excavation, surveying, and screening, raking, and shoveling.)
Inspect the APE for signs of artifacts or cultural materials.
Take daily notes and fill out timesheets and expense forms.
Assist with washing and cataloguing artifacts when required.
Other duties may be assigned.