Job Description

NAGPRA AssistantDepartment: Culture and LanguageProgram: Culture and LanguageReports to: Cultural Resource SupervisorEmployment Status: Part-TimeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSchedule: 20 Plus HoursPreference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job SummaryThe Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Assistant, under general supervision of the Cultural Resource Supervisor to support the management and documentation of NAGPRA compliance activities within the Tribe. The NAGPRA Assistant will aid in maintaining accurate records, conducting interviews with Tribal Members, and supporting inventory efforts by organizing, digitizing, and cataloging files pertaining to cultural objects and/or remains while ensuring compliance with the NAGPRA and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).Essential Functions

• Identify and inventory Tribal sites/facilities where NAGPRA records are stored
• Schedule and conduct interviews with Tribal Members
• Assist NAGPRA Coordinator to set up NAGPRA training
• Travel with NAGPRA Coordinator to locations where Tribal artifacts and/or remains are located to capture and record their condition
• Consolidate and commit new records to a searchable database
• Assist in establishing and populating a digital repository
• Adherence to Tribal policies related to human remains, artifacts and cultural resources
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
• Flexible weekly or daily schedule to accommodate the needs of the Tribe

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.Working ConditionsLifting Requirements

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration
• Other

OSHA Categories

• Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and ToolsDrives KIT or Personal Vehicle: BothTravel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

QualificationsEducation

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Coursework or experience working with Cultural, Archaeological, NAGPRA, or Anthropology Projects and Programs

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)

Special Skills

• Conducts research in areas specific to cultural preservation
• Facilitates problem solving
• Establishes effective working relationships with a wide range of people including, but not limited to, the following: archaeological consultants, federal and state agency staffs, community officials, members of the community and the public
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Kenaitze Indian Tribe