Senior Cultural Resources Specialist- Guam

Colorado State University•Santa Rita, GU

7d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cultural Resources Specialist provides technical, administrative, and compliance support to the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Cultural Resources Program. The role supports National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) responsibilities, Programmatic Agreements (PAs), implementation of the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP), and military training and testing activities across the JRM Area of Responsibility, including Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The position is located in Guam, and relocation expenses may be available subject to conditions. The specialist coordinates Section 106 compliance, maintains consultation and project databases, prepares technical documentation and reports, conducts research and data collection, develops Archaeological Monitoring Plans (AMPs), and supports archaeological surveys and compliance fieldwork. The role also supports agreement implementation, reporting and records management, field monitoring and condition assessments, stakeholder engagement, workshops, and outreach. The position requires independent daily task prioritization and professional, respectful interactions with Navy personnel and stakeholders. Work is conducted in consultation and collaboration with the Project Director and Principal Investigator, following the Project Director’s procedures, plans, schedules, and deadlines. The specialist may supervise other cultural resources specialists and field archaeologists on site. The position requires deployment from Guam to CNMI locations, sometimes on short notice, and fieldwork involving several consecutive miles of walking and light manual labor in hot tropical conditions, including windy or rainy weather and uneven terrain. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, complete a pre-employment criminal background check, be willing to undergo a NACI background check for a DoD DBIDS card or CAC, and be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field.
Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology (36 CFR, Part 61).
Professional knowledge and experience working with applicable federal and state regulations, including NHPA Sections 106 and 110.
Proficiency in archaeological research, including research design, mitigation plans, fieldwork, artifact analysis and processing for curation, data entry, report production, and site form preparation.
At least three years of post-graduate professional archaeological work experience, or completed field school demonstrating thorough knowledge of fundamental principles and theories of professional archaeology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams), Adobe Acrobat, and standard computer programs.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to submit to a NACI background check to obtain a DoD DBIDS card or CAC.
Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to deploy from Guam to locations in CNMI, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to walk several consecutive miles and perform light manual labor in hot tropical conditions, often windy or rainy and on uneven terrain.
Successful completion of the required pre-employment criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NHPA Section 106 consultations, coordinating compliance actions, preparing and reviewing consultation packages, and maintaining databases.
Experience with NRHP evaluations, inventories, testing and evaluation, and data recovery or mitigation efforts.
Experience preparing research designs and mitigation plans, conducting fieldwork, analyzing and processing artifacts for curation, entering data, producing reports, and preparing or submitting state site forms.
Experience overseeing technical reporting for archaeological projects in collaboration with SHPO and federal partners.
Experience preparing Archaeological Monitoring Plans (AMPs), Archaeological and Historical Work Plan (AHWP) technical reports, and condition assessment documentation, and conducting site monitoring and mitigation.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of cultural resources compliance programs and agreements, including the 2020 Guam PATT, 2022 CNMI PATT, 2008 Guam Programmatic Agreement, and other applicable agreements.
Track Section 106 consultations, coordinate compliance actions, prepare and review consultation packages, maintain consultation databases, and ensure documentation meets 36 CFR 800.11 requirements.
Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly reports; compile training compliance and range-user attendance records; and maintain project databases, tracking systems, digital archives, and administrative records.
Document meetings by preparing agendas, notes, and minutes.
Conduct literature reviews, records searches, and background research; prepare Archaeological Monitoring Plans (AMPs), technical reports, and supporting documentation.
Review cultural resources studies and support NRHP evaluations, inventories, testing programs, and data recovery efforts.
Conduct site visits, site monitoring, and condition assessments; document impacts from military training and testing; and support archaeological surveys and investigations.
Collect field data, photographs, GPS information, and condition assessment documentation.
Support annual Programmatic Agreement workshops, participate in stakeholder meetings, and support public outreach and cultural resources awareness programs.
Prepare presentations and briefings and coordinate with JRM, SHPO, military personnel, consulting parties, and project leadership to implement cultural resources program objectives.
Prioritize tasks and apply archaeological methods and analytical judgment in collaboration with the Project Director and Principal Investigator, following established procedures, plans, schedules, and deadlines.
Conduct professional and respectful interactions with Navy personnel and stakeholders, using communication and conflict resolution skills.
May supervise cultural resources specialists and field archaeologists on site.