FAST41 Project Specialist
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POSTING DATE: 11-12-2024CLOSING DATE: Until FilledWAGE: $19.86 Negotiable GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The FAST-41 Project Specialist will provide dedicated project review and GIS management capabilities in support of the Tribe's effectiveness with cultural resource consultations for FAST-41 projects. Subject to annual renewal for 2 years contingent on continued funds. STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification: 1. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening. 2. Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description 3. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record 4. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays. DUTIES: 1) Establish and maintain Historic Preservation GIS database for projects under review and integrating historical cultural resource data 2) Carry out FAST-41 related project monitoring as needed, including travel on-site 3) Manage email account dedicated to FAST-41 project reviews and consultation correspondence 4) For FAST-41 related projects, consult inter-governmentally as a representative of Stockbridge-Munsee Community with appropriate Federal and State agencies in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and State Indian Nations cultural resource policies regarding the Tribe's interest in protecting Mohican and Munsee historic sites in coordination with the THPO. 5) For FAST-41 related projects, conduct research utilizing local personnel, State Historical Society or any other archives or institutions for the collection of information to record, analyze and evaluate data for identification of cultural sites. 6) Prepare project activities reporting as needed by the Department and per funder requirements. 7) The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: 1) College degree required 2) Demonstrated GIS proficiency required 3) Willingness for travel to project sites and trainings, estimated 10% of time 4) Must be able to write clear and concise professional reports and correspondence and demonstrate analytical writing skills. 5) Must be able to present formal verbal presentations and successfully perform high-level professional dialogue with governmental agencies. 6) Familiarity with Section 106, National Environmental Policy Act, and Archaeological Resources Protection Act. 7) Learn or have knowledge of Mohican and Munsee History, and possess a high level of sensitivity to the needs of the tribal community. 8) Must have the ability to analyze and utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or technical data and information such as archaeological and engineering reports and mapping. 9) Demonstrate excellence in conducting community-based research. 10) Must be able to take on additional responsibilities in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. 11) Must adhere to Employer's Employee Dishonesty Policy. 12) Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening. Must adhere to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment. 13) Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance. 14) Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment. 15) Must be eligible for coverage under the employer's liability insurance. 16) Must be able to meet physical requirements of position. 17) Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines. 18) Must be comfortable traveling alone in remote areas for fieldwork and monitoring. 19) Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work. 20) Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge. 21) Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures. 22) May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency. WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER.CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREENAND REMAIN DRUG FREE. The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance as permitted under federal law. Due to broad federal funding and the co-mingling of fiscal resources, all tribal government operations jobs are treated as federally-funded for the purposes of the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance unless specifically identified as not federally-funded. Although an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team. New Position: 10/29/2024 Tribal Council Approved: 11/06/2024