Cultural Resources Project Director

Cultural Resources Project Director

Center for Environmental Management Military Lands (CEMML)

Joint Region Marianas, Guam

A Cultural Resources Project Director position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to support Joint Region Marianas (JRM) on the Island of Guam. This position shall provide on-site technical support and assistance to the JRM Cultural Resources Manager (CRM) regarding activities related to the Programmatic Agreement between the Commander, Joint Region Marianas and the Guam State Historic Preservation Officer, Regarding Military Training and Testing on and within the Surrounding Waters of the Island of Guam, including research and assessment of potential impacts to cultural resources by military training and testing within the JRM Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is a full-time appointment primarily located on Guam, but the employee may be deployable to other areas within the JRM AOR, which includes nearby islands in the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Oversight and management of the Cultural Resources Program support on military lands within JRM AOR is the primary duty for this position. Guam has a substantial military presence consisting of three major military installations – Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. Each year major military training exercises are conducted within the JRM AOR where large quantities of military equipment and other materials are transported into Guam and the CNMI.

The Cultural Resources Project Director will provide leadership and oversight of up to five (5) full-time CEMML staff, including archaeologists, GIS specialists, and technicians. Working closely with the JRM Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative (CATR), the Cultural Resources Project Director will direct and coordinate execution of tasks in accordance with the terms of the Cooperative Agreement between CEMML and JRM Cultural Resources Group.

This position includes a combination of office and field activities, including field and subject matter expertise and methodologies, team supervision and training, reporting and documentation, communication and coordination with CEMML team and DoD sponsor, fieldwork supervision, consultation and coordination with SHPO, and project planning and project schedule and timelines.

This position will be responsible for oversight and management of CEMML staff, project budget and expenditures, coordinating with CEMML Principal Investigator and JRM CATR to develop project goals, objectives, and timelines, as well as generating and reviewing deliverables in compliance with the Cooperative Agreement Scope of Work and professional standards.

Responsibilities also include execution and oversight of all cultural resources support tasks, including but not limited to, documenting, monitoring, and protecting cultural resources; preparing information and analysis in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation and environmental laws; assessing state of cultural resource collections; participating in historical research efforts; and preparing and distributing material and assisting with consultation efforts. In planning and execution of all tasks, the Cultural Resources Project Director will work closely, and in collaboration with, the JRM CATR.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective candidates should apply online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/147597. Apply by July 31, 2024; position closes on 8/19/2024.

PAY RATE

$80,000 – $88,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Moving allowance is available.

BENEFITS

Colorado State University offers a generous benefits package including 24 days of paid vacation leave, 15 days of paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, excellent health insurance (including vision and dental), and retirement plans with 12% matching.  To help you learn about the value of benefits such as CSU-offered medical insurance, disability insurance, holidays and other paid time off, and additional perks, please review the CSU total compensation calculator. For more information on CSU Administrative Professional benefits, visit http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S./B.A. degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field+ 5 years related experience, or Master’s degree + 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of cultural resources management. Experience should include a combination of professional knowledge and experience working with applicable federal (e.g. Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and state regulations.
•  3+ years of supervisory experience leading and managing staff schedules and workflows, preferably with a diverse project team.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with a wide range of data formats, organize details, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence and professional etiquette in written communication skills as they relate to e-mails, reports, and other documents
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong technical writing and editing skills and good data analytic and interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and organizations
• Strong problem resolution and risk management skills in order to identify potential risks ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and objectives.
• Must be able to deploy from Guam to locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), sometimes on short notice.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles and performing light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often windy/rainy and on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse office and respect all Team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field.
• Prior experience working in the Pacific Region, especially Guam and/or CNMI.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards (36 CFR, part 61) and/or applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards in accordance with Section 112 of the NHPA (54 USC 306131).
• 2+ years of professional experience managing projects and/or programs from start to finish, including leadership, planning, coordination, scheduling, budget management, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring project deliverable timelines are met.
• Experience reviewing and refining goals and objectives, establishing timelines, and developing management recommendations.
• Experience working on tasks in fulfillment of stipulations outlined in a programmatic agreement.
• Working familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software including ArcGIS 10.X, ArcGIS Pro, and Survey123 for data development, spatial analysis, and geodatabase management.
• Working knowledge of cultural resource applications of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology.
• Familiar with Project Management software applications (such as MS Project, Smartsheets, Asana, Basecamp) to develop project timelines, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Experience and familiarity working with active-duty military units or in the military environment or other highly structured organization.
• Experience establishing, coordinating, and maintaining regular communications with designated POCs, regulatory agency partners, colleagues, and subordinate staff.
• Experience leading, managing, and providing training to a team of cultural resources professionals.

CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MILITARY LANDS (CEMML)

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.  To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/