Director of Historic Preservation

DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Director

Department: Administration

Class: Full-Time

Location: Bartlesville, OK

Immediate Supervisor: Tribal Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Director is responsible for all activities within Historic Preservation. This position will be

expected to exercise a full range of managerial, professional and interdisciplinary duties as

assigned by the Tribal Manager that may include, but not limited to, work in the following three

distinct areas. The first will include consultations and research carried out under the Native

American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act; 2nd area - daily consultations with agencies and

private contractors in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106

of the National Historic Preservation Act; 3rd - to provide guidance on, and the development, of

internal and external policies as well as specialized expertise to the Chief, Tribal Council and

Staff. Depending on the employee's training/experience, this may include but is not limited to

archaeology and anthropology field applications; legal analysis and monitoring of case law, rule-

making or new legislation; federal Indian Law analysis; drafting of instruments such as bilateral

agreements and programmatic agreements; drafting of tribal council resolutions to articulate

tribal intent and achieve program objectives; coordination, cooperation and deconfliction among

the three Delaware tribes. The position may also include applying for and carrying out grant

projects within the areas the Delaware Tribe of Indians had a historic presence, which includes

properties that may have religious, cultural, or historic significance to Indian tribes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5-7 years of managerial experience

Requires a high level of confidentiality, personal integrity, teamwork, and ethics

Professional attitude and appearance

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

Excellent organizational skills and a customer service attitude

Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Familiarity with project management and planning concepts

Requires the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Must have own transportation and clean driving record- may be required to drive GSA vehicle or tribal

vehicle to meeting or training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts development projects to improve department operations; develops new plans and strategies

for program design, implementation, and exhibit acquisition.

Promotes facility funding and marketing by searching and applies for grant and sponsorship

opportunities; and distributing marketing advertisements locally and online.

Partners with outside organizations to maintain facilities operation; discuss current tourism trends; and

create attractive programming.

Coordinates the daily operations of the department, including opening and closing the facility;, financial,

and inventory documentation;

Reviews and maintains a variety of reports, records, and other historical documentation.

Plans and coordinates public programs and events that promote community involvement.

Works with history and cultural organizations to share our historical treasures.

Provides excellent and personal customer service via phone/email.

Manages a volunteer workforce of adults and youth who want to share their passion for history.

Assists in taking care of historic and natural resources through proper management practices.

Other duties as assigned by the Historic Preservation Director

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:

In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, (Title 25, USC, Section 47), Indian Preference will

be observed in hiring.