Archeologist/Environmental Specialist - RED LAKE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Archeologist/Environmental Specialist

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Open: November 27, 2013

Closing: December 27, 2013 @ 3:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Conducts Cultural Resource/Archaeological and Environmental reviews for the Red Lake Nation Engineering Department projects to ensure compliance with Tribal Codes and Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation Laws. Full-time position with benefits, reports to the Engineering Director. Salary; DOQ.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts file and records research to identify cultural resources, generate predictive models and prepare project research designs within the areas of effect of tribal engineering projects.

• Conducts field investigations to identify potential effects of tribal engineering projects on cultural resources properties and aspects of the natural environment.

• Conducts archaeological excavations and research to identify archaeological resources and evaluate their nature, condition, and significance.

• Supervises staff in the completion field archaeology and lab work.

• Writes reports and prepares file documentation of field and non-field project reviews to meet State, Federal, and professional standards.

• Writes Environmental Assessments in the various forms appropriate to the funding and review agencies.

• Maintains comprehensive tribal cultural resource inventory files.

• Coordinated efforts to inventory and preserve significant cultural heritage sites with all divisions of tribal government.

• Curates artifacts recovered from tribal lands.

• Conducts cultural resource research for other tribal programs and non-tribal entities as necessary.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Minnesota Drivers License with valid Vehicle Insurance.

• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree.

• Archaeology: Master's (MA/MS) Degree.

To Apply: applications (resumes w/applications) are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department, PO Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 -- Phone (218) 679-1847 * Fax (218) 679-4176.