Job description

MI’KMAQ NATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Tribal Historic Preservation Director

STATUS: Salaried/Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: $49,920.00-$97,760.00 ($24.00-$47.00)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Tribal Administrator

Status: Full-time, permanent, exempt

SUMMARY:The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) is responsible for the oversight to ensure the preservation, protection, curation, and management of our ancestors, sacred objects, archaeological sites, properties/traditional cultural places (TCPs), and archives significant to Micmac history and culture. The THPO works closely with Tribal staff, Cultural Committee members, consultants, and/or public officials (local, state, and federal), as applicable, on activities related to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:

• Develop and implement the historic preservation plan with respect to properties of traditional and cultural significance to the Micmac People, within its ancestral and aboriginal lands
• Maintain inventories of historic properties, requesting maps and site information from Micmac sites from Maine State Historic Preservation Office
• Maintain, improve and supervise The Cultural Coordinator & Community Language Program; this includes supervision of the contracted instructors, class registrations, and class date, time, and location coordination
• Cooperate, advise, and assist Federal, State, Tribal, and Local governments and private organizations and individuals in historic preservation issues, per approved Micmac Preservation Program
• Responsible to review, respond and monitor to THPO Section 106 consultations which include but not limited to the review of any reported dated Native American human remains or burial sites, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony
• Cooperate with the Secretary of Interior, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and other Federal and State agencies, local governments, and organizations and individuals to ensure that historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development
• Initiatives under THPO will address the development of resources for the protection and management archaeological, historical, cultural, and sacred resources — including but not limited to a comprehensive inventory of the Micmac land and ceded territory and community education and involvement and the Tribal Micmac Language Program
• Provide community trainings and workshops to ensure the preservation of historic practices
• Provide public information in Historic Preservation and functions of THPO
• Attend meetings and work cooperatively with the Micmac appropriate Tribal departments, EPA, and other offices in addressing activities
• Prepare, monitor and develop budgets and proposals for the THPO
• Maintain all Grant funding for the THPO
• Apply for related grants to maintain and enhance the THPO
• Ensure any continuation Grant applications are applied to
• Communicate with museums on related Micmac tribal issues.
• Facilitates Mawiomi Committee meetings and relevant purchase orders and planning.
• Advise and assist, when appropriate, Federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable Laws
• Promote the THPO and Micmac Community within the state by establishing and monitoring historic sites within the Micmac historic region
• Represent the interest of the Micmac Tribe as the National Parks Service officially recognized Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
• Maintain a positive demeanor with colleagues and community members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the Cultural Knowledge Keepers and ensures job functions specific to that position are executed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EVALUATION

Feedback will be practiced on an on-going basis and the notes will be attached to your personnel file. Formal evaluations will be conducted on a semi-annual and annual basis, and are based on how one meets, exceeds, or fails at all those standards specified within this position description.

NOTICE: This position in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her immediate supervisor.

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

All employment decisions, including promotions, transfers and others, are based on meeting all requirements herein, and on Tribal need, the employee's being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other non-discriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health and safety of themselves or others.

The closing date for this position is __________MAY 17TH, 2023__________ Submit a completed application package, including a cover letter, resume, an application, and copies of certificates/licenses/degrees stated in your application. Go to www.micmac-nsn.gov to find the job description and job application, or call Cheryl Smart at 764-1972 to have an application mailed. This position is subject to FBI, DHHS, and State of Maine background checks.

Please send the completed Job Application to the following address or email:

Cheryl Smart

Attn: Human Resource Assistant

Mi'kmaq Nation

7 Northern Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769

The Mi'kmaq Nation practices Native Preference to qualified Native Americans in accordance with 25 USC 472, 472 (a) and P.L. 93-638 and is an Equal Opportunity and service provider.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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