Cultural Monitor 3 (External - Open until Filled)

Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

 CLASS TITLE: Cultural Resources Monitor III

For Posting Purposes Only

Open until filled

Department: Cultural Resources

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Salary: $45.32 per hour non-negotiable

 BASIC FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of the Tribal Cultural Coordinator, the Native American Cultural Resources Monitor (“Monitor”) is a tribal staff representative between Federal, State, Public, and County agencies and the Torres Martinez Tribal Cultural Coordinator.  The Monitor will be assigned to development/construction projects to participate and obtain firsthand knowledge of archaeological excavations and construction in areas that are known to have cultural significance or have the potential for cultural deposit.  It is anticipated the Monitor will receive various assignments and that in some sensitive areas may encounter buried artifacts, features and possibly human remains. 

This position requires person(s) to report to work as needed.  Monitor(s) will work with Cultural Resources Coordinator on specific assigned projects. Due to variable project implementation timeframes, this temporary position will be assigned hours as project require. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed are not all inclusive and may be modified at the sole discretion of the employer. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Monitor and survey all ground disturbing activity including mass grading, grubbing, weed abatement, trenching and any excavation on previously disturbed and undisturbed ground.

2.      Monitor for cultural resources, including ability to recognize cultural artifacts, human remains, village sites, hidden deposits.

3.      Identifying and reporting of, and, as applicable, taking appropriate monitor action with respect to, specific circumstances, discoveries, or findings as required by, or provided for, under applicable Native American cultural resources monitoring standards as determined by the Tribe.

4.      Request excavation work to stop so that new discoveries can be evaluated.

5.      Help to ensure Native American human remains and any associated grave items are treated with culturally appropriate dignity.

6.      Attend/participate in job-related conferences & trainings resulting in some traveling & overnight stays.

7.      Perform a wide variety of reports, including detailed daily note taking and recordkeeping.

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

1.       Must be familiar with and knowledgeable about local historic and prehistoric Native American village sites, culture, religion, ceremony and burial practices of Southern California Tribes.

2.       Must be knowledgeable of the techniques used to collect on-site data, excavation, auger holes, and trenches, shovel pits, controlled grid surface collections, etc. 

3.       Prior monitoring experience is a plus, but is not required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

1.       Must have a basic knowledge of current local research methods and five (5) years of field application of archaeological principles; basic knowledge of federal, state, local and tribal laws pertaining to cultural resource monitoring. 

2.       Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D., a plus.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

1.       A Cultural Resources Monitor Program Certificate, preferred.

2.       Must work in a safe manner as not to endanger yourself or others, and adhere to all job safety procedures.  Required safety apparel and equipment for Monitors includes:  hard-soled work boots (not tennis shoes), long pants (no shorts), hardhat, bright orange safety vest. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Office and Field environment. 

• Ability to work in various temperature conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy: 

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC. §472 and §473) and pursuant to the Tribe’s TERO Ordinance, if applicable. Tribal Member given preference must be qualified. 

Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements: 

The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians are required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment. 

All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.