On-Call Native American Monitor (NAM) - Tribal Cultural Resources

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking qualified Native American Monitors (NAMs), also known as "Tribal Cultural Specialists," to support our archaeological fieldwork in California under various federal, state, and local regulations as needed. Candidates must be enrolled members of a California Tribal Government recognized by the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and have at least one year of experience working as a NAM (see below). The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable about Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs) (i.e., material culture, sacred sites, traditional lifeways, and related topics), associated with their Tribe’s ancestral (ethnolinguistic) territory, and is familiar with Cultural Resource Management (CRM) laws, regulations, and practices. The Stantec NAM must follow all of Stantec’s corporate policies, procedures, and practices while working as a Stantec employee and be responsible for coordinating with their Tribal Government regarding Stantec’s CRM projects and TCRs. Stantec NAMs will need to complete a “Daily Report” summarizing monitoring activities and relevant CRM data for each workday. They are not authorized to conduct formal government-to-government consultation on behalf of their Tribe without the explicit written consent of their Tribal Chairperson or Council. 

This requisition is specifically seeking qualified Chumash NAMs, ideally located in Santa Barbara or Ventura County. 

Your Responsibilities

• Directly supporting the preservation and public education of TCRs by participating in archaeological surveys, construction monitoring, and excavations to identify, document, and evaluate the significance of TCRs for their inclusion on the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) and/or National Register of Historical Places (NRHP).
• Working closely and collaboratively with archaeologists to directly influence the interpretation of TCRs during their recordation while educating Stantec’s archaeologists about your Tribal culture (also for the benefit of the public record).
• Coordinate communications between Stantec and your Tribal Government, such as relaying time-sensitive CRM and TCR information to your Tribal Leaders.
• Offer CRM recommendations in consultation and coordination with your Tribal Government.
• Completing Daily Reports summarizing daily activities, TCR discoveries/evaluations, and other relevant CRM data for the benefit of the public record within 24hours of each day of work. 
• Operating and maintaining a Stantec laptop, tablet and/or smartphone to support the Stantec NAM’s workflow and company logistics (e.g., timekeeping, HR, etc.).
• Comfortability with digital hardware and software, including Microsoft Windows, Office, and various digital applications for Smart Devices.
• Depending on level of experience, you may also contribute to any CRM write-ups, including archaeological site records and technical reports, for example.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

To qualify, Stantec NAM candidates must demonstrate: (1) enrollment with a California Tribal Government recognized by the NAHC by providing a copy of their Tribal ID or a letter from a Tribal Leader (e.g.,  Tribal Councilperson/Administrator/etc.) officially confirming enrollment; and (2) Minimum 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience. Plus, one year or more experience working as a NAM. In addition, the successful candidate must:

• Reside within California, ideally in Santa Barbara or Ventura County. 
• Have the ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and excavation, for example. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.
• Be willing to learn, be flexible, able to follow directions, use good communication skills, and be part of an interdisciplinary, fast-paced team.
• Be able to accommodate moderate out-of-town travel.
• Have a good driving record and valid driver’s license
• Demonstrate ability to accept written and verbal direction on project delivery.
• Be proficient in basic computer skills, including use of MS Word and Excel

Application Requirements:

• Demonstrate enrollment with a NAHC-recognized Tribal Government by providing one of the following:
  • Copy of your Tribal ID; or
  • Letter from a Tribal Leader (e.g., Tribal Councilperson/Administrator/etc.) officially confirming enrollment.
• Demonstrate at least one year of NAM experience by providing both:
  • Professional resume; and
  • A Letter of Recommendation from a Tribal Leader (e.g., Tribal Councilperson/Administrator, Cultural Resource Manager, etc.) confirming the Tribal Member is in good-standing and possesses the desired knowledge, abilities, and experience, as recommended for a California NAM by the NAHC (www.nahc.gov) and/or pursuant to the NAM standards set forth by the enrolling Tribe.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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