During the annual general meeting, elections of Officers and Conference chairs was deferred to November 4th at 5 pm. All positions are up for election. If you are a current SHA member and would like to participate or run, send an email to: sha2020honolulu@gmail.com
PICHTR/CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (OAHU) SENIOR SUPERVISOR – ID# 220463
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research. Regular,
Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific International
Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR), performing project tasks on land
controlled by U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i (USAG- HI), located on the Island of
Oahu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational
needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance
with applicable Federal/State laws.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$4,553-$6,000/Mon.
DUTIES:
- Directs, supervises, and assigns work to PICHTR CRM Oahu staff and implements actions necessary for compliance with Federal, State, and Army laws and regulations governing possible effects of Army actions on historic/cultural resources, which includes archival research, document preparation, and performing limited architecture and archeology surveys and excavations necessary to support consultations.
- Duties include but not limited to supervision of work, personnel functions (hiring, promotions, and terminations) managing safety of direct reports. Ensures day-to-day support in implementing the Oahu Cultural Resources Program Scope of Work (SOW).
- Integrates the Cultural Resource Program with the Army Archaeologists and staff.
- Ensures all fieldwork, including accompanying cultural accesses, monitoring, pedestrian survey, data collection and input, and coordination of assigned tasks/projects.
- Responsible for project deliverables and meeting the objectives of the SOW.
- Reviews installation development plans, proposed undertakings, and troop training/maneuver plans.
- Responsible for staff safety and compliance with all safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including but not limited to Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
- Work assignments may include driving project 4-wheel drive vehicles (e.g., to properties to supervise evaluations of historic buildings to determine potential eligibility for listing on State and National Registers of Historic Places), field work involving hiking up to ten (10) miles per day carrying supplies/equipment up to forty (40) pounds over uneven terrain, and/or work in environments requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participates in public outreach activities as requested.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, Archeology, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or Cultural Resource Management.
- (Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Anthropology, Archeology, Architectural History or a related field such as Historic Preservation, or Cultural Resource Management, and at least three (3) years of field or project supervision, or management experience may substitute for a Master’s Degree).
EXPERIENCE:
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in field and program/project supervision or management in Archeology, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or Cultural Resource Management.
- Architectural Historian experience may include three to five (3-5) years of experience conducting surveys necessary to support Section 106 consultation and mitigation measures, and formal evaluations of historic buildings to determine eligibility for State and National Registers of Historic Places, performance of archival research, preparation of documents and technical reports on historic buildings.
- Archeology experience may include three to five (3-5) performing archaeological fieldwork, drafting archaeological plans, writing results of field or lab procedures, lab analysis, and data collection and input.
- Experience may be three to five (3-5) years of experience as a Field Supervisor in an Archaeological project, which include pedestrian survey, mapping, minor excavation, testing and project report write-up.
ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and related laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of cultural history, preferably of Hawaiian or Pacific Islands.
- Knowledge of management principles including, but not limited to, supervising/developing employees, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), workplace safety, corrective/disciplinary actions, and administration of policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish work standards/expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives of ongoing work for direct reports.
- Ability to provide guidance, motivate, and engage direct reports through effective communication and leadership.
- Ability to assign work and to establish work rules and acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work.
- Ability to review work and evaluate performance, and develop required job competencies of direct reports.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and interact with internal/external staff, officials, and public in a professional manner.
- Ability to use a compass, map, and GPS.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Additional software knowledge includes familiarity with ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) software or similar.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment.
- Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with automatic transmission.
- Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to pass a Department of Defense (DoD) security check for employment as an Army contractor. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to unclassified, but sensitive information. Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire) and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must complete UXO training within six (6) months from date of hire as job duties will require work in UXO areas. Must complete online forty (40) hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within two (2) weeks from date of hire or may be subject to termination. Must complete the online Hazard Communication training immediately after hire or no later than employee’s initial exposure to hazardous chemicals.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able and willing to possibly work under strenuous and extreme outdoor conditions.
- Ability to hike up to ten (10) miles per day with backpack weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
POLICY AND/OR
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: As a
condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH
policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i’s
and/or business entity’s policies and procedures. Violation of RCUH’s, UH’s, or business
entity’s policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or
regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to
possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal
penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in identifying, documenting, evaluating, monitoring, or managing cultural resources.
- One to three (1-3) years of experience with project management to include budget development and management, personnel management and grooming, contract project oversight and management, as well as familiarity with curation, archival records management, archival research, GIS, and outreach.
- Knowledge of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation standards and guidelines.
- Specialized knowledge of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction.
- Education and experience in the cultural, archaeological and architectural setting specific to Army lands on Oahu or Hawai‘i islands.
- Experience in Hawai‘i or Pacific Islands archaeology.
- Knowledge of DoD cultural resources in general and the policy, organizational, and operational contexts within which they are managed.
- Skill as a catalyst and motivator to elicit cooperation and compliance actions from diverse individuals and groups.
- Knowledge of local, Federal, and State lands use and environmental laws.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to make frequent, effective oral and written presentations.
- Familiarity with integrative techniques used to inventory, assess, and display cultural resource assets, environmental impacts, and their interrelationships.
- Experience coordinating a variety of cultural resources program tasks, particularly in a governmental agency setting.
INQUIRIES: Dr. Lisa Gollin 943-9581 (Oahu).
Please apply directly on the RCUH
website to be considered for the position.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following
documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume,
3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s).
All online applications must be
submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH
receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our
system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions
on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or
(808)956-0872.
CLOSING DATE: October
26, 2020.
RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and
training in Hawai‘i, with a focus on the University of Hawai‘i.
Equal Opportunities
Employer – Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran.
ASM Affiliates (ASM) – IMMEDIATE Openings for Field Technicians
ASM Affiliates (ASM) has immediate openings for qualified full-time archaeological technicians in its Honolulu offices. Active and upcoming projects include survey, excavation, and monitoring.
Minimum requirements:
B.A. in Anthropology or Archaeology, including archaeological field school training;
Prior private sector CRM experience, preferably in Hawaii or the Pacific Islands, including survey, excavation, and monitoring;
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have superior field skills.
Hawaiian language (reading and/or speaking) skills are desirable but not required. Some off-island travel may be necessary. Clean driving record and Hawaiʻi driver’s license required.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer. We are a full-service, employee-owned heritage management firm with a focus on community-based research. Pay will be commensurate with experience and will include a benefits package. Positions will be open until filled. Please send resume and cover letter to Matthew Clark, M.A., Director ASM Hilo, mclark@asmaffiliates.com. Visit our web-page: http://www.asmaffiliates.com, or call (808) 969-6066.
Archeologist – Department of the Army
ARCHEOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Army Installation Management Command
USAG-HI, Pohakuloa Training Area, Directorate of Public Works
Serves as a technical resource, providing up-to-date professional archeological advice and recommendations to the Cultural Resources Program Manager, DPW, in the management of historic properties (e.g., buildings, archeological sites, etc.) at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA).
Open & closing dates
06/25/2020 to 07/10/2020
Apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/572033700
Responsibilities
• You will design, initiate, administer, and participate in cultural resource surveys and
excavations.
• Provide archeological expertise in locating, inventorying, evaluating, and protecting
historic properties.
• Ensure programs and projects are in compliance with federal laws and regulations and
Army regulations and directives.
• Prepare and/or review documentation on properties for nomination to the National
Register of Historical Places.
• Maintain records of compliance efforts including general information and specific
information for each project.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Service: Competitive
Pay scale & grade: GS 11
Salary: $66,002 to $85,801 per year
A 4.28% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is currently authorized, subject to change.
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. A Recruitment or Relocation or Retention Incentive may be authorized.
Telework eligible: No
This job is open to:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees – Competitive service
Land & base management
Military spouses
Veterans
Project Director – Guam
Job Summary
Garcia and Associates (GANDA) is seeking a Project Director to support projects in the Pacific Region. The individual will assist in project management, fieldwork, directing and mentoring other staff, and business development. The position is based in our Guam office, with potential for project travel to neighbor islands (e.g., the Northern Marianas) and elsewhere in the Pacific. Guam or other Pacific Island experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Direct, conduct, and oversee fieldwork (e.g., survey, data recovery, construction monitoring); author and review reports; coordinate regulatory consultation; develop and implement research designs, work plans, agreement documents; coordinate with clients; monitor project budgets; and assist with marketing and proposal development.
- Work closely with other archaeologists, biologists, and environmental planners.
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
- Provide a strong work ethic and commitment to technical and professional excellence.
Requirements and Qualifications
- MA/MS in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing and directing cultural resources projects in the Pacific Region.
- Experience in successful coordination and report approval with state and federal agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
- The ability to work closely with clients and other technical specialists as part of a larger combined project team.
- Familiarity with digital field technology (Trimble GPS) and GIS applications and software.
- Technical report and proposal writing experience.
- Ability to travel to remote locations.
- Ability to work outdoors and traverse rugged terrain for extended periods in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Successful candidates will be familiar with a fast-paced consulting environment and will help to develop effective solutions to both expected and unexpected project challenges.
- Candidates specializing in human/non-human osteology
are encouraged to apply.
About Garcia and Associates
At Garcia and Associates, we value the diversity of our employees and the creativity they bring to projects from their broad perspectives and experiences. We offer a collaborative work environment and a compensation
package that includes competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Garcia and Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
GANDA is committed to a safe work environment. We each have a responsibility to meet this commitment by following GANDA’s safety and HR procedures, as well as applicable laws designed to promote workplace safety.
To Apply
To apply for this position, send a letter of interest with employment qualifications and a resume to: Cacilie Craft ccraft@garciaandassociates.com.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. Garcia and Associates is a background screening, drug-free workplace
Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i—Archaeologist
Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i—Archaeologist Position
Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i, Inc. (CSH) is an island-based company offering expertise in all aspects of archaeological, cultural, and historical research throughout the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific. CSH has over 30 years’ experience providing quality cultural resource management services that fulfill state and federal regulatory requirements and facilitate land-use planning. CSH has offices on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island. Please refer to our website at www.culturalsurveys.com.
Position Description
At CSH, an archaeologist is expected to be a “jack of all trades.” Regarding fieldwork: under the direction of a project supervisor, you will perform standard archaeological field investigations, including 100 percent pedestrian surveys, archaeological feature identification, mapping, and recording, shovel test excavations, controlled test excavations (test pits), areal excavations, and backhoe testing programs. You will need to work independently as an archaeological monitor on various development projects. You should be comfortable and safety-conscious around heavy machinery. You will be expected to provide detailed records of your work on the appropriate survey, site recording, excavation, and monitoring forms. The excavation of human skeletal remains will likely be part of your duties. Fieldwork often involves strenuous physical labor, from hiking over rough terrain and/or through dense vegetation, to vegetation clearance with a machete, to pick and shovel excavations. Travel to the neighbor islands is often required for fieldwork. Generally, while you are on the neighbor islands, CSH pays your room and board; living arrangements are typically communal in rented houses or condominiums with kitchen facilities.
Regarding office work: with appropriate supervision you will be expected to write up the results of fieldwork. This will include historic property descriptions, stratigraphic profile descriptions, and assessments of historic property significance. You are expected to become increasingly familiar with the Hawai‘i State and federal historic preservation regulations CSH’s compliance documents are designed to fulfill. Report writing will also involve preparing historical and environmental background sections and previous archaeological work summaries. Besides report writing, office work will also include inputting information into the CSH Access database, digital drafting, various forms of laboratory work, and GIS work.
Requirements
An undergraduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology is preferred, but candidates with demonstrated experience working in cultural resource management archaeology may be considered. You must have a valid driver’s license. You will need your own transportation to get to various job sites. CSH is looking for a full-time employee, averaging 40 hours per week. Previous experience in Hawaiian archaeology is greatly preferred.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with past experience, skills, education, and productivity. Pay packages include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) program, a paid time off program, and a company profit sharing program.
To Apply
If interested, please submit a résumé, three references (with phone and email contacts), and a short, preferably technical/descriptive writing sample (for example, an excavation summary or an archaeological site/feature description) to CSH, attention Matt McDermott: mmcdermott@culturalsurveys.com or info@culturalsurveys.com.
SEARCH – Archaeologist Position
SEARCH is the largest archaeology and cultural resources management company in the world, and SEARCH2O is the largest underwater archaeology program. Specializing in mega infrastructure projects and emergency response on land and water, SEARCH delivers high capacity cultural resource services directly to every region in the US and globally. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 3,500 projects across 44 US States and 37 countries spanning five continents and three oceans. Commercial and government customers in the Energy & Power, Defense, Federal, Transportation, and Development markets have selected SEARCH for more than $300M in Prime contracts and $2.3B in Team contracts. We specialize in the full spectrum of cultural services related to Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, Architectural History, History, Archives, Collections Management, Museum Services, GIS, Documentary Media, and Public Affairs.
SEARCH has an immediate opening for a full-time Archaeologist to join our terrestrial division in support of multiple cultural resources projects located predominantly on the Island of Guam; travel throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and potentially worldwide, may be required. This position will consist of archaeological fieldwork across variable terrain. Additional tasks may include archaeological monitoring, historical research, preservation activities, report preparation, and curation of archaeological artifacts.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field;
• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field is preferred;
• At least three (3) years of experience in cultural resource management with work and/or educational experience within the Marianas and/or Pacific Region;
• Ability to meet deadlines while remaining detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well on simultaneous tasks;
• Competence in taking detailed and relevant project notes;
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with general supervision; and
• Ability to multi-task on several different projects independently and on a team.
This position will be based out of SEARCH’s Guam office and may require extended travel. SEARCH is not able to provide relocation assistance for candidates.
The chosen candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. Applicants needs to be eligible to be employed in the United States and able to receive government security clearances. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health & wellness and retirement plans.
To apply:
https://apply.workable.com/search/j/C0E0ACEBCA/
For more information about SEARCH, please visit www.searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Guam Project Director – IARII
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Company: International Archaeological Research Institute, Inc. (IARII)
Position: Archaeology Project Director
Location: Guam
Description: International Archaeological Research Institute, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, seeks a permanent, full-time Archaeology Project Director for its Guam office. A graduate degree in anthropology with specialization in archaeology or a degree in a related field, project management, and CRM experience required. Must have a valid passport and driver’s license, and must be able to pass a background check for access to military installations. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pacific Islands or Asian archaeology is required. Position involves conducting fieldwork and supervising archaeology crews, report writing, overseeing laboratory analyses, and general project oversight. Applicant should have computer skills (Microsoft and Adobe software), basic GPS/GIS proficiency, a good sense of organization, problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, a strong determination to maintain project schedules, and a willingness to work as part of a team. Project work primarily on Guam, though projects in other parts of Micronesia and Japan are possibilities. Position available immediately. Annual starting salary range is $58,000-$65,000 commensurate with position and experience of the applicant; benefits include healthcare insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and a retirement program. IARII will provide partial relocation compensation. Please submit a letter of interest and résumé (including three references) to HonoluluOffice@iarii.org Attn: Rona Ikehara-Quebral. Closing date: March 1, 2020.