Historic Preservation Officer

DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Historic Preservation Officer

Department: Administration

Class: Full-Time

Location: Bartlesville, OK

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Historic Preservation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) is responsible for the review of all federal and local

undertakings that occur within the tribe's current jurisdiction including the areas where the Delaware

Tribe of Indians had a historic presence, which includes properties that may have religious, cultural, or

historic significance to Indian tribes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College Degree preferred (but not necessary) in History, Anthropology, Tribal Studies, or similar study
with a field school and/or must complete approved Cultural Specialist Program

2 years of historic preservation experience with a professional attitude and appearance

Requires a high level of confidentiality, personal integrity, and ability to work on a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be resourceful and proactive when
issues arise

Excellent organizational skills and a customer service attitude

Familiarity with project management and planning concepts needed. Multitasking and time-
management skills are necessary with the ability to prioritize tasks.

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.

Must have grant writing and reporting experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Provides excellent and personal customer service via phone/email.

• Overseas monitor workforce program and actively searches for new opportunities.

The DTHPO shall facilitate inter-tribal cooperation, coordination and deconfliction among the three

Delaware Tribes; be responsible for actively participating in the trilateral coalition of tribes (DELAWARE

NATION, DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS, and STOCKBRIDGE MUNSEE COMMUNITY) to accomplish all

Delaware Tribe of Indians work related to the historic preservation, repatriation, and reburial of our

common Ancestors.

This position will review all federal undertakings that occur within the tribe's current jurisdiction and

acknowledged aboriginal lands, and any other locations that may have religious, cultural, or historic

significance to the DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS. When the department has 2 filled positions a focus

can be applied to PA, NY, NJ, MD, DE, MA, CT, IL, IN, OH, VA, and West Virginia; Assists in taking care of

historic and natural resources through proper management practices. Partners with outside

organizations to acquire and maintain facilities and create, plan, and coordinate attractive

programming.

Monitors activities associated with heritage resource laws, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of any

changes in statutes, regulations or policies that may have an effect on Tribal Governance or programs;

Triage projects when necessary to ensure high-risk undertakings receive priority;

Helps distinguish the need for consultation with other Tribal Governments as well as consultation with

individuals and practitioners, institutions, and state or federal government; Serves as consulting official

when consultation is warranted to protect tribal historic preservation interests.

• Serves as tribal representative and consulting official for developing and negotiating inter-

agency bilateral agreements such as MOAs, MOUs, and programmatic agreement to serve

program objectives;

• Serves as in-house expert on Federal Indian Law and Policy; designated liaison with land

management agencies such as Park Service and Forest Service;

Develops training programs, provides teaching and learning opportunities to citizens and others on a full

range of federal and tribal relationships, including pre-history, history, treaty law, summary of important

court decisions, and policy review and analysis.

Monitor undertakings for inadvertent discovery of human remains; Assist with preparations for

reinterment of repatriated Ancestors and cultural items.

Prepares appropriate responses to project notifications, including submitting invoices for payments to

Historic Preservation Director and Tribe; Other duties as assigned by 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.