What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tribal Cultural Specialist position at TRC Companies, Inc.?
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Overview:
The position will require travel away from home and may require overtime and/or extended workdays and work weeks.
Candidates will be required to walk long distances and perform physically demanding tasks in varying environments and conditions (i.e. steep terrain, heat, cold). This is a part-time/as-needed position for the duration of the project.
Responsibilities:
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
Disclaimers:
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.
TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.
TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs - so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.
Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
We are looking for up to five Native American Tribal members who are enthusiastic about protecting their cultural heritage through the management of potential impacts on cultural resources from a proposed clay mine expansion project in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The Tribal Cultural Specialist should be professional Tribal Historians, specialists in Traditional Ecological Knowledge, or archaeologists who reviewed the landscape for locations of traditional cultural value to the Tribes. Cultural resources to be identified could include specific natural resources, such as flora or geographic locations, cultural corridors or trails, or other specific locations once occupied by Native Americans. The successful candidate should enjoy working alongside professional archaeologists, assisting them in developing effective solutions to both expected and unexpected project challenges.
The position will require travel away from home and may require overtime and/or extended workdays and work weeks.
Candidates will be required to walk long distances and perform physically demanding tasks in varying environments and conditions (i.e. steep terrain, heat, cold). This is a part-time/as-needed position for the duration of the project.
- Assist in the performance of an intensive survey of the project area for cultural resources.
- Identify cultural resources of concern within the project area and assist with data collection and evaluation of the resource.
- Complete tasks in a timely fashion; coordinate with project archaeologists regarding project requirements and expectations
- Coordination with Tribal Historic Resource Officer to be identified as a representative of the respective relevant tribe.
- Experience with the tribal/cultural resources of southern Nevada.
- A commitment to quality and safety.
- A strong work ethic.
- One or more years of experience in cultural resource surveys is preferred.
- A willingness to walk long distances and perform physically demanding tasks in varying environments and conditions (i.e. steep terrain, heat, cold, etc.).
- Applicants must be willing to travel, have excellent communication skills, and work well both on a team and individually.
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
Salary Range: USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.Salary : $40 - $50
