Susanville Indian Rancheria: THPO/NAGPRA – Trainee
OPENING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: June 25, 2025
CLOSING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: First Cut-off = 07 25 2025
Second Cut-off = 08 25 2025
Until Filled
POSITION TITLE: THPO/NAGPRA – Trainee
SUPERVISES: No
STARTING SALARY: $25.34 or Negotiable Depending on
Experience
GRADE: 12
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
STATUS: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time
BENEFITS: Highly competitive package *See below
SUBJECT TO P.L. 101-630: Yes
This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed grant funding.
This is a Trainee position for the THPO/NAGPRA Coordinator, target grade 13. The Trainee can be non-competitively promoted to the higher grade once, 1) They have completed one year at the lower grade and 2) Completed the training plan established by the supervisor; and 3) They can function at the higher grade per the supervisor’s evaluation.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Tribal Historic Preservation Office/Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (THPO/NAGPRA) Coordinator position will develop the Susanville Indian Rancheria’s (SIR) THPO by applying, implementing, and reporting on the THPO grant from the National Park Service (NPS); develop tribal codes and ordinances to protect cultural resources on tribal lands; review tribal and outside projects for adverse effects to tribal cultural resources; and plan and consult with federal, state, and local agencies regarding cultural resource protection.
The THPO/NAGPRA Coordinator surveys inventoried sites and develops new inventories on tribal lands, as well as new trust land sites; oversees cultural monitors who oversee aboriginal lands; and reviews cultural resource inquiries per National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), etc.
The THPO/NAGPRA Coordinator promotes cultural awareness and the need for cultural protection through education outreach and events for the Tribal community. This position will coordinate with the SIR Cultural Committee and provide administrative support towards the implementation of SIR’s Cultural Resource Protection Plan.
The NAGPRA duties involve coordinating meaningful consultation with museums, federal agencies, universities, and neighboring Tribes regarding NAGPRA collections and repatriation claims, update SIR’s NAGPRA Strategic Plan and continue to develop SIR’s NAGPRA Collection Care Plan that will guide the repatriation process and assist future repatriation claims with handling, transporting, and rehousing NAGPRA collections, and expand cultural resources protection of ancestors, funerary objects, and other objects of cultural patrimony by promoting culture monitoring training and overseeing SIR’s contracted Cultural Monitoring Program to assist with responsible land management with agencies on incidents and/or assigned projects for the protection of natural and cultural resources.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Research available funding for cultural resource identification and protection and assist staff in the preparation of grant applications.
•Assist with developing educational programs including cultural resource education campaigns for public agencies.
•Conduct research to determine cultural sites within the ancestral territories of the tribes and bands associated with the SIR that are potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
•Create and maintain a cultural resource reference library.
•Assist with other Natural Resource Department programs, as necessary.
•Protect cultural resources associated with the tribes and bands of the SIR.
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
•Conduct research from museum inventories on NAGPRA related cultural items important to the SIR to update SIR’s NAGPRA Collection Care Plan and SIR’s NAGPRA Strategic Plan.
•Organize and coordinate NAGPRA consultation meetings with archaeologists, federal and state agencies, museums, universities, and neighboring Tribes to address NAGPRA collections and repatriation claims and Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation concerns.
•Coordinate visits to museums to meet with museum staff, review collections, and consult regarding NAGPRA issues and concerns.
•Documentation including written correspondence and formal decision resulting from consultation, develop reports from NAGPRA meetings, research, museum visits, and training arranged and attended.
•Develop and maintain SIR’s NGPRA inventory and database.
Development
•Develop grant applications, work plan, and budget for the annual submission of SIR’s THPO program.
•Submit reports in a timely manner to the NPS, the federal agency, with whom we partner as a THPO and other potential partners regarding the progress made on the activities described in a grant workplan during that grant period.
•Investigate the process and requirements per the NPS to obtain NAGPRA grants for the SIR.
•Implement SIR’s Tribal Historic Preservation Plan and update it on an annual basis.
•Assist with other Natural Resource Department programs, as necessary.
•Perform clerical and office management duties including preparing correspondence, forms, letters, reports, filing and accounting for grant compliance.
•Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
A. Ability to retain neutrality and confidentiality pertaining to information and cultural resources of SIR associated tribes.
B. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
C. Knowledgeable about Native American history and community relations.
D. Ability to initiate and complete work independently and be flexible.
E. Ability to travel for work-related training, repatriation, meetings, and conferences.
F. Knowledge of the NAGPRA of 1990 (NAGPRA), the CEQA, NEPA of 1969, the NHPA of 1966, and California Public Resource Codes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school.
2. Must have a valid California driver’s license or license from current residence state.
3. Must pass P.L. 101-630 background.
4. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
5. Must have a valid CPR card or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire.
6. Four-year college degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, or related field, preferred. (Three (3) to five (5) years of experience may be substituted for education.)
7. One (1) to three (3) years of similar or related experience.
8. Two (2) years of experience utilizing Microsoft office applications including word, excel, power point, and outlook.
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
- PHYSICAL SAFETY: The work requires moderate physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, some recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Job may require recurring lifting of moderately heavy objects. Job requires average agility and dexterity.
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Regular exposure to unfavorable environments such as weather and dirty locations. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as boots, goggles, and gloves.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
•Uphold all principles of confidentiality.
•Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards.
•Interact in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner with employees, visitors and vendors.
•Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities, cultural and educational programs.
•Comply with policies and procedures.
•Display respect and understanding of Susanville Indian Rancheria’s traditions and values.
•The way the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.
•Any attitude or behavior that will tarnish the name or reputation of the Susanville Indian Rancheria will not be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary action.
PREFERENCE POLICY:
1st Preference: Enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe.
2nd Preference: Documented proof of Veteran Status, i.e. DD-214, Veterans Benefit Card.
3rd Preference: All other applicants.
SIR BENEFITS PACKAGE:
The Susanville Indian Rancheria offers its full-time employees a highly competitive benefits package, including: annual cost-of-living increases; eligibility for annual merit increases; sixteen paid holidays; thirteen days paid sick leave; up to twenty-six days paid annual leave (depending on length of service); maternity leave; paternity leave; affordable group health, dental, vision, and life insurance; and 401(k) retirement plan.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants are required to submit a Susanville Indian Rancheria/ Lassen Indian Health Center application. Applications can be found on our website at: www.sir-nsn.gov/human-resources/ (SIR – LIHC – Gaming Commission Application for Employment P.L. 101-630 Requirements) or picked up at 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA. Resumes in addition to the Application is encouraged but not mandatory.
Only complete applications will be considered. For your application to be considered complete you must attach the following:
1. Completed Susanville Indian Rancheria/Lassen Indian Health Center Application.
2. Copy of your High School Diploma And/Or College Degree or transcripts
documenting your graduation or completion of your Degree.
3.Copy of your valid Driver’s License.
4. Copy of any other certifications required.
5. Copy of Tribal Card, if claiming Indian Preference.
6. Copy of DD214 or other proof of Veteran status, if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
7. In additional we encourage you to provide a statement on how you meet each Minimum and Additional Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Complete applications can be dropped off in person to the Human Resources Office at 745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, California, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
They may also be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 530-251-1895 or mailed to the above address. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
