What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tribal Cultural Specialist position at Upper Sioux Community?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITY
Position: Tribal Cultural Specialist (TCS)
Department: THPO
Hours: Seasonal/As Needed
Salary: Starting at $30, based on experience
Closing Date: Open until crew is full
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D
- At least 18 years of age
- Prioritize the identification and protection of sacred sites and burials
- Knowledge of TCP Surveys, Cultural Resource practices, NAGPRA, Section 106 or related topics preferred
- Be familiar with or willing to learn cultural and spiritual practices of the Oceti Sakowin
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance with reliable transportation;
- Must successfully complete 80hrs of Tribal Cultural Specialist Training (offered on the job)
- Remain to being Drug & Alcohol Free
- Be reliable and able to work independently or closely with others as a crew
- Ability to work outdoors, 10 hrs a day, seven days a week on your feet/walking over various terrains
SUPERVISION Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and work to protect cultural/spiritual sites across Dakota homelands through Tribal surveys and
- Work at/around sacred sites and burials
- Identify, handle and care for human remains and burial items if the need arises
- Work directly with other tribal, state or federal staff, construction crews, archaeologists, & more
- Complete daily field reports, logs and other required paperwork
- Keep culturally sensitive information confidential
- Learn/Maintain experience in various software applications; Mobile ArcGIS, Survey 123, Office 365 etc
- Travel extensively and on short notice throughout the field season of May - November
For full details and description contact THPO Samantha Odegard: 320-564-6334 or at the email below.
Native American Preference Applied
If interested, send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Upper Sioux Community
Attn: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
samanthao@uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
PO Box 147, Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-3853 PO Box 147 | 5722 Travers Lane | Granite Falls, MN 56241 Fax: (320) 564-4482
www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
Salary : $30
