Preservation Coordinator

Position:          Preservation Coordinator

Department:   Cansayapi Cultural Department (CCD)

Reports To:     THPO, Cultural Dept. Director

Status:             Full-time

Salary:            $18.00/ hourly

Submit Applications To:  Karen Swann, P.O. Box 308, Morton, MN 56270 or karen.swann@lowersioux.com

 

Position Summary:

The Preservation Coordinator is responsible for assisting the CCD Director/THPO with all aspects of management including reporting, research, and preservation-related duties. The THPO Assistant will coordinate and guide grant awarded activities within the CCD including: educational activities for community members, staff, and guests; clerical/administrative tasks for the department; and communications across the tribe and region to ensure high level of participation in all Lower Sioux CCD activities.  The position will allow for a consistent, singular point of contact during educational program development, office notifications, and outreach scheduling & coordination.  Further, the Preservation Coordinator will be an additional point of contact for Section 106 projects and correspondence before, after and during undertakings.  In addition, the Preservation Coordinator will focus, identify and achieve job duties that meet the goals of LSIC’s Preservation Plan , LSIC Cultural Protection Ordinance and the Cansayapi Cultural Department Action Plan.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Excellent research and writing skills are required
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow direction from CCD Director/THPO.
• Familiarity with Federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines governing historic preservation (NHPA, Section 106, NEPA)
• Experience and use of: Geo-mapping, and GIS.
• Experience with Xcel, Outlook and other database software.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques;
• Knowledge of historical and genealogical information resources;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Will serve as primary reference to assist with Federal, State and local Section 106 undertakings.
• Identify and work on special cultural/ historic preservation projects, in consultation with the THPO/ CCD Director:
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials, including information of a confidential nature.
• Must be familiar with processing & preparing site/field forms, field reporting and establishing a centralized-digital database to house sensitive documentation.
• Set up and maintain confidential and legal files and records; edit reports, site records, and create maps as needed using coordinates-as needed.
• Willing to sign a confidentiality statement and follow all LSIC rules in Employee Handbook.

 

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

Cultural Resources Inventories, site records, maps. Visits to cultural sites

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Drug Test
3. Valid Driver’s License & Valid Auto Insurance
4. At least 18 years of age
5. 2-year post-secondary certificate in digital technology, archaeology, museum management or historic site management certification/experience.
6. Must be committed to being Drug and Alcohol Free in the Work Place and during employment.
7. Must be culturally sensitive and have a basic understanding of tribal cultural practices.
8. Must have strong to excellent computer skills.
9. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
10. Must be able to follow detailed directions
11. Must be able to work well under pressure and in stressful situations
12. Must be able to work independently as well as with others in a variety of conditions.

 

DISCLAIMER:

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and Community Council reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).     

 

In accepting employment, I agree to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.  In addition, I agree to adhere to any policy or procedure changes that may occur during my employment with the Lower Sioux Indian Community.