Special Projects Officer

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

13d

About The Position

Analyzes operating procedures to devise most efficient methods of accomplishing work.
Position Overview: The Special Projects Officer will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the identification, surveying, and documentation of potential historic cemeteries to determine potential
inclusion in the Registry of Cherokee Nation Historic Cemeteries. The role ensures cemeteries of interest are recorded for the purpose of reporting and preservation.

Additional Information: This position may require extensive travel. Candidates must be highly organized, willing to work outdoors, and have a keen interest in historic preservation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in specified field of study as provided by the department; or six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An additional five (5) years progressively responsible experience in specified area as provided by the department.
• An individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must have a thorough understanding of complex systems utilized for successful government operations and the ability to communicate strategic plans for implementation.
• Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Responsibilities

• coordinating and implementing the identification, surveying, and documentation of potential historic cemeteries
• determine potential inclusion in the Registry of Cherokee Nation Historic Cemeteries
• ensures cemeteries of interest are recorded for the purpose of reporting and preservation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level