Central Park Cultural Resource Specialist

Title: Central Park Cultural Resource Specialist

Job Number: REQ-76959

Salary: $62,436 – $95,952 per year

Deadline: 11/01/2021 at 11:59pm

Do you have a background in Archaeology or Anthropology? Do you have experience and skills leading teams of coworkers? Do you have a passion for the outdoors and preserving cultural resources?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as our new Central Park Cultural Resource Specialist and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Natural Resources Specialist 4.

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

As a Central Park Resource Specialist, you will lead the agency’s Cultural Resource Program by providing leadership, technical expertise and coordination with Region Archaeologists, agency staff, other state, local and tribal agencies, and provide a consistent and statewide approach to cultural resource management on state park properties.

In this role, you will provide quality control and improve efficiencies for OPRD’s cultural resource management program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the documentation for environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, permit applications, and various legal findings. You will provide strategic leadership to teams of coworkers to develop strategic goals, programmatic workplans, tools, policies, and program enhancements.

Additionally, you will support OPRD with Government-to-Government relations with Oregon’s nine Federally recognized Tribes, and assist with statewide training to managers and technical staff on cultural resource protection, management and policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Archaeology or Anthropology or a closely related field; AND Four (4) years of professional experience. At least One (1) year of experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing archaeology data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who meet the criteria as a "qualified archaeologist" under ORS 390.235.

The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 unless the employee receives a medical or religious exception. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception by October 18, 2021. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Working knowledge of federal and State of Oregon laws pertaining to cultural resources management.
• Experience providing strategic leadership to teams of coworkers to ensure alignment, collaboration and open, transparent communication.
• Experience managing programs including development of strategic goals, programmatic workplans, tools, policies, and program enhancements.
• Experience developing, negotiating, reviewing, and managing scopes of work and budgets for archaeology evaluations.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of stakeholders with an end goal of managing cultural resources.
• Experience conducting tribal consultation and engaging in Government to Government relations with sovereign tribes.
• Proficiency in GIS software and GPS technology to conduct background research, produce technical maps and graphics, and map field attributes and cultural resource sites.
• Knowledge of archaeology in Oregon and/or the Pacific Northwest coast.
• Experience writing archaeology technical reports and/or cultural resources reports.
• Ability to perform independent archaeological research at and consulting with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Central-Park-Cultural-Resources-Specialist_REQ-76959

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Central-Park-Cultural-Resources-Specialist_REQ-76959