Cultural Resources Specialist - Oahu, Hawaii
Full Time
Oahu Island, HI
Posted
Job description
Position Location
Oahu, Hawaii
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
No
Research Professional Position
Yes
Posting Number
202201865AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Research Associate III
Number of Vacancies
3
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$84,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ &
https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
01/03/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
12/05/2022
Description of Work Unit
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
Three (3) Cultural Resources Specialist (Research Associate III) positions are available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.
The Cultural Resources Specialist positions will support cultural resource compliance activities, prepare and evaluate National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 undertakings and documentation, coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings, and recommend cultural resource and compliance management activities to Command to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Department of Defense policies and procedures. A high degree of analytic acumen, initiative, and resourcefulness; proven leadership skills and team-building capabilities; and excellent oral and written communication skills are critical to success in this position.
The positions include a combination of office and field activities involving execution and oversight of cultural resources support tasks, including but not limited to, identifying, documenting, monitoring, and protecting cultural resources; preparing information and analysis in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other historic preservation and environmental laws; managing cultural resources artifacts and records and geographic information; participating in historical research efforts; preparing and distributing material and assisting with consultation efforts; implementing treatment measures; developing and presenting outreach material; and facilitating safe public access to cultural resources.
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII: One Cultural Resources Specialist will provide on-site cultural resources management support for U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). This position supporting MCBH will be duty-stationed at Kaneohe Bay with occasional travel to other MCB Hawaii installation areas, including Camp Smith, Pu‘uloa, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Camp Smith, Pearl City Annex, Manana Neighborhood Housing, and Waikane Valley.
MCBH LOCATION INFORMATION: Kaneohe Bay is located on the Mokapu Peninsula on the Northeastern coast of the island of Oahu. This area was initially a valuable agricultural area for the Kingdom of Hawaii with several home sites, fishponds, small ko’a shrines, and larger heiau temples. In 1918, Kuwaaohe Military Reservation was established by the U.S. Army. The military site experienced multiple deactivation, reactivation, and name changes between 1918 and 1939. In 1940, the U.S. Navy acquired much of the peninsula. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the station minutes prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Throughout World War II, the air station was a major training base in the Pacific Theater. Decommissioned by the Navy in 1949, the U.S. Marine Corps re-commissioned Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in 1952.
BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION: The second Cultural Resources Specialist shall provide on-site cultural resources technical support for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and be duty-stationed at Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) with frequent daytime travel to Ka’ena Point Space Force Station (KPSFS).
BELLOWS AFS LOCATION INFORMATION: Bellows Air Force Station was initially established as Waimanalo Military Reservation in 1917, and later renamed Bellows Field, in honor of 2nd Lt. Franklin Barney Bellows, who was killed in action during World War I. This was also one of the sites involved in the December 9, 1941 attack. Bellows Field remained active throughout World War II, and became a separate permanent military installation in 1948. In 1973, a portion of Bellows was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a site of archaeological significance with artifacts establishing this area as one of the oldest places of human habitation in the Hawaiian Islands. Ka’ena Point Space Force Station sits on a remote ridge 1,500 feet above Yokohama Bay. KPSFS began operations in 1958 as part of the nation’s first satellite reconnaissance program. Today, KPSFS supports more than 185 satellites, performing mission operations around the world.
Relocation expenses may be available; conditions apply. The positions are not eligible for telework. Employees are expected to report in person/ on-site on work days.
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here:
https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/.
The Cultural Resources Specialist positions will support cultural resource compliance activities, prepare and evaluate National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 undertakings and documentation, coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings, and recommend cultural resource and compliance management activities to Command to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Department of Defense policies and procedures. A high degree of analytic acumen, initiative, and resourcefulness; proven leadership skills and team-building capabilities; and excellent oral and written communication skills are critical to success in this position.
The positions include a combination of office and field activities involving execution and oversight of cultural resources support tasks, including but not limited to, identifying, documenting, monitoring, and protecting cultural resources; preparing information and analysis in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other historic preservation and environmental laws; managing cultural resources artifacts and records and geographic information; participating in historical research efforts; preparing and distributing material and assisting with consultation efforts; implementing treatment measures; developing and presenting outreach material; and facilitating safe public access to cultural resources.
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII: One Cultural Resources Specialist will provide on-site cultural resources management support for U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). This position supporting MCBH will be duty-stationed at Kaneohe Bay with occasional travel to other MCB Hawaii installation areas, including Camp Smith, Pu‘uloa, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Camp Smith, Pearl City Annex, Manana Neighborhood Housing, and Waikane Valley.
MCBH LOCATION INFORMATION: Kaneohe Bay is located on the Mokapu Peninsula on the Northeastern coast of the island of Oahu. This area was initially a valuable agricultural area for the Kingdom of Hawaii with several home sites, fishponds, small ko’a shrines, and larger heiau temples. In 1918, Kuwaaohe Military Reservation was established by the U.S. Army. The military site experienced multiple deactivation, reactivation, and name changes between 1918 and 1939. In 1940, the U.S. Navy acquired much of the peninsula. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the station minutes prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Throughout World War II, the air station was a major training base in the Pacific Theater. Decommissioned by the Navy in 1949, the U.S. Marine Corps re-commissioned Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in 1952.
BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION: The second Cultural Resources Specialist shall provide on-site cultural resources technical support for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and be duty-stationed at Bellows Air Force Station (BAFS) with frequent daytime travel to Ka’ena Point Space Force Station (KPSFS).
BELLOWS AFS LOCATION INFORMATION: Bellows Air Force Station was initially established as Waimanalo Military Reservation in 1917, and later renamed Bellows Field, in honor of 2nd Lt. Franklin Barney Bellows, who was killed in action during World War I. This was also one of the sites involved in the December 9, 1941 attack. Bellows Field remained active throughout World War II, and became a separate permanent military installation in 1948. In 1973, a portion of Bellows was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a site of archaeological significance with artifacts establishing this area as one of the oldest places of human habitation in the Hawaiian Islands. Ka’ena Point Space Force Station sits on a remote ridge 1,500 feet above Yokohama Bay. KPSFS began operations in 1958 as part of the nation’s first satellite reconnaissance program. Today, KPSFS supports more than 185 satellites, performing mission operations around the world.
Relocation expenses may be available; conditions apply. The positions are not eligible for telework. Employees are expected to report in person/ on-site on work days.
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here:
https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/.
Required Job Qualifications
- MS/MA degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, cultural resources management, history, or related field.
- Meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards (36 CFR, part 61) and/or applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards in accordance with Section 112 of the NHPA (54 USC 306131).
- Minimum of two (2) years of post-graduate professional work experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the principles and theories of cultural resources management. Experience should include a combination of professional knowledge and experience working with applicable federal (e.g. NHPA Section 106 and 110) and state regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to conduct field work.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise and knowledge working with U.S. federal historic preservation laws and regulations that govern cultural resource management, including eligibility analysis and assessment of effects, pursuant to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
- Prior experience advising and/or conducting NHPA Section 106 consultation with a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in accordance with 36 CFR §800.
- Greater than two (2) years of post-graduate professional work experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the principles and theories of cultural resources management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultural resource issues on U.S. military installations and familiarity with Department of Defense, Navy, Marine Corps, and/or Air Force policies and procedures related to cultural resources management.
- Demonstrate experience collating, tracking, reviewing, and preparing reports to ensure that all documentation and deliverables are complete and comply with professional/contractual standards.
- Familiarity with osteological identification and analysis methods.
- Professional cultural resources experience in the Pacific region, particularly the Hawaiian Islands.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Cultural Resources Management
Duty/Responsibility
- Plan, coordinate, and provide technical support and assistance to all aspects of installations’ cultural resources management and programs under applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including but not limited to NHPA, NEPA, NAGPRA, ARPA, AIRFA, 36 CFR 79, DoDI 4715.16, and DoDI 4710.03; as well as AFMAN 32-7003 and/or SECNAVINST 4000.35A and MCO P5090.2A.
- Provide technical support to planning, design, coordination, and oversight of construction activities, environmental issues, projects, and coordinating with Federal and State regulators.
- Provide technical expertise in reviewing and evaluating proposed actions, designs, scopes of work, and work orders to determine applicable NHPA Section 106 activities.
- Assist in defining requirements, developing and integrating execution strategies, cost estimates, and other components of acquisition packages in support of installation mission.
- Assist with project planning, programming, budgeting and execution, auditing and analysis, education and training, data management, and policy and guidance related to environmental programs; and shall review, analyze, and validate concept designs, scopes of work, reports, and other media.
Percentage Of Time
75
Job Duty Category
Inventory and Assessment
Duty/Responsibility
- Conduct historic building and archaeological inventories and evaluations, site monitoring, collections and associated records management, and respond to inadvertent discoveries.
- Perform osteological assessment of materials, and develop appropriate treatment, internment, and/or repatriation plans.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty Category
Communication, coordination, and reporting
Duty/Responsibility
- Prepare reports, briefings, etc. in collaboration with SMEs and SMSs, engineers, higher headquarters, installation organizations, other military services, other personnel at Federal agencies, and private organizations to develop, evaluate, resolve, and implement solutions to cultural resource challenges,
- Regularly and routinely communicate via in-person meetings, tele/video conferences, and email to provide technical expertise and guidance regarding cultural resource management and related activities,
- Prepare meeting materials and minutes,
- Conducts document preparation, review, and summary,
- Prepares briefs, presentations, and memoranda that support management deliberations and decisions,
- Gathers, synthesizes, and analyzes data,
- Prepare quarterly progress reports.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duty Category
Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan
Duty/Responsibility
- Conduct annual review and update of the ICRMP in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Percentage Of Time
5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 5, 2022, for full consideration at
https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/116168. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
- Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
- Resume
- References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro
Search Contact
Amanda Wallander (amanda.wallander@colostate.edu)
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The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
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