A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is currently looking for a part time Cultural Resource Technician to support the National Park Service (NPS)s’ Planning Division.

Primary Function:

The NPS’ Planning Division's main responsibilities are to provide parks and the service with a wide range of planning products (e.g., general management plans, visitor use management plans, resource stewardship strategies, wilderness plans, development concept plans, accessibility plans, special resource studies, etc.) and a variety of publications materials that support these planning efforts. The division's team of approximately 60 professionals works collaboratively with parks and regional staff to meet the unique needs of every unit of the national park system.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with internal and public scoping.
• Gather and synthesize background materials for planning projects.
• Analyze technical data and information to support planning and compliance processes including analysis of natural and cultural resources, land uses, demographics, outdoor recreation trends, socioeconomic factors.
• Write sections of planning documents and plans like strategic plans, environmental assessments (EAs), environmental impact statements (EISs), etc.
• Prepare for project-related virtual meetings and hybrid workshops by scheduling, preparing agendas/minutes/materials, and other logistics.
• Assist with notetaking, project file organization, and preparation of project decision files.
• Transcribe flip chart notes from meetings and workshops.
• Prepare materials and support logistics for public meetings.
• Assist with database and spreadsheet management.
• Assist with project management related tasks, which could include contributing to the development of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist with product development and improvement of processes.
• Filing/administrative record-keeping.
• Organization of planning libraries on network drives and SharePoint sites.
• Work under the direction of the Publications Manager/COR to support DSC Planning branches and management.
• Develop specific ideas on the organization and approach of a task in consultation with the client/project manager and shall work cooperatively with other team members.

Compensation: This is a part-time position which will be compensated at an hourly rate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience, in history, anthropology, archeology, resource management, community planning, or related fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills working with teams.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint, OneNote, Power BI, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computer systems (PC and/or Macintosh).
• Ability to perform in a highly collaborative and professional work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge about short and long-term strategies providing for the management and protection of cultural resources.
• Assist with writing sections of planning and compliance documents; facilitate internal, public, and stakeholder meetings and workshops; and gain professional contacts and relationships within the field of planning.
• Have a passion for cultural resource management and planning, along with integrating best practices in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into park projects and national initiative.
• Some level of familiarity with production of interdisciplinary components of historical studies and planning documents, often involving diverse and complex cultural resources (e.g., historical backgrounds and historic context narratives for special studies of historic resources and properties).
• Some level of familiarity with cultural resources technical expertise to support planning projects that require compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
• Working knowledge of planning products, planning principles, concepts, methodologies, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint Online
• Junior level or up to mid-career experience (1 to 5 years of experience).
• An interest in advancing the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through the support of building a culture that embraces awareness and learning
• An interest in incorporating JEDI principles across our planning portfolio.

Locations:

• Denver Service Center, Denver, Colorado.
• Employee may perform their work by telework (mix of in-office and virtual work), virtual remote work (local or non-local), or on-site at the NPS building. Preference will be given to local employees.

Contact:

If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please click the following link http://aisobservers.com/careers/ to submit the required information:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing cultural resource experience.
• 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered.
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