THPO Specialist

General Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Protect and preserve the Absentee Shawnee’s Cultural Resources.
• Process and prepare invoices and intent letters associated with TCNS notifications in accordance with Section 106 reviews.
• Review and consult on all TCNS notification from both government agencies and the private industry in accordance with Section 106 reviews.
• Review, consult, and conduct on-site visits to museums and universities in accordance with NAGPRA issues.
• Read, analyze, and interpret historical documents, anthropological documents, archeological reports, professional journals, technical manuals, government regulations, and geographic maps.
• Maintain records of THPO projects consulted on for future access by the THPO office.
• Interact with other THPO departments and agencies to research history in identified significant geographic areas.
• Develop and maintain relationships with consulting incorporations, government agencies, state SHPO offices, other THPO offices, and the National Park Service.
• Attend meetings related to various projects/consultations and communicate information from THPO office, attend trainings and conferences related to tribal historic preservation, and travel to areas of interest and consultations.
• Write reports, business correspondences and interact with consulting corporations and general public.
• Monitor culturally significant areas on a regular basis and assist with projects and events associated with the Cultural Preservation Department.
• Assist Cultural Preservation Director in managing the day to day operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cultural Preservation Department Director.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, History, Anthropology, or Archeology and/or equivalent combination of 2-5 years of education and practical work experience.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
• Must have computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft software, GIS program capabilities and GPS Unit operation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and general public.
• Must have attention to detail and high level of accuracy and must have excellent writing ability for preparing reports and correspondence.
• Able to organize/prioritize multiple tasks effectively and effective organizational skills for maintaining files and other documents.
• Understand the importance of cultural preservation, and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity to all situations.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, able to work with diverse groups, and have solid interpersonal skill to work well with others.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Able to travel frequently, and access areas of interest.

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)