Cultural Resources Director

• Achieves the Cultural Resources program goals and objectives by planning, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the daily operation of all departmental functions and staff. Ensures the protection and preservation of all documents, photographs, maps, and related material encompassing Cowlitz Tribal cultural resources. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and the Cultural
  Resources department.

Knowledge of Tribal policy, procedures, and programs.

Knowledge of tribal governments, Cowlitz Tribal history, and Cowlitz ethnographic landscape.

Knowledge of budget preparation and grant applications.

Knowledge of historic preservation principles and practices and records management.

Knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106.

Knowledge of and sensitivity to tribal customs and beliefs.

Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.

Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.

Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

Ability to operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software programs.

Ability to operate audio recording, still photography, and video production technology.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to use good judgment, analyze, and solve problems.

Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and

cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.

Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Ability to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to community issues and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or related field.

Five years’ supervisory experience in cultural resources, historic preservation, or related experience.

Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.

Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Develops Cowlitz ethnology, archaeology, library, and archives to produce museum facility within assigned time frame. Attends regional anthropology and natural resources conferences. Writes and publishes professional articles regarding Cowlitz culture and ancestral lands. Performs as non-voting member of Cultural Resources Board; brings issues and information to the Cultural Resources Board for discussion and recommendations. Organizes and attends educational and public outreach programs and presentations. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, tribal members and administrators, state and federal governments, regional museums, university history and anthropology departments, public officials, and the general public. Maintains strict confidentiality and presents a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

$101,574.24 - $142,203.95