Cultural Resources Project Director – Guam

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Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/147597  
Apply by date: 08/19/2024
Salary Range: $80,000 – $88,000

Position Summary:
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

LOCATION: This position is duty stationed at NAVFAC Marianas, Joint Region Marianas headquarters on the island of Guam, a self-governing territory of the United States located 3,300 miles west of Hawaii and 1,500 miles east of the Philippines. Guam averages 86 degrees (F) year-round with a multitude of activities, including diving and snorkeling at Tumon Bay Marine Park, sky diving, beautiful hiking trails; as well as three shopping malls and four movie theaters. Joint Region Marianas (JRM) was established in 2009 as the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on Guam combined headquarters. The Department of the Navy manages thousands of known terrestrial (and submerged) cultural resources on Guam and within the JRM AOR, including Chamorro (prehistoric), Spanish-era, and World War II era historic properties retaining a high degree of historical integrity.

A Cultural Resources Project Director position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to support Joint Region Marianas (JRM) on the Island of Guam. This position shall provide on-site technical support and assistance to the JRM Cultural Resources Manager (CRM) regarding activities related to the Programmatic Agreement between the Commander, Joint Region Marianas and the Guam State Historic Preservation Officer, Regarding Military Training and Testing on and within the Surrounding Waters of the Island of Guam, including research and assessment of potential impacts to cultural resources by military training and testing within the JRM Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is a full-time appointment primarily located on Guam, but the employee may be deployable to other areas within the JRM AOR, which includes nearby islands in the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Oversight and management of the Cultural Resources Program support on military lands within JRM AOR is the primary duty for this position. Guam has a substantial military presence consisting of three major military installations – Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. Each year major military training exercises are conducted within the JRM AOR where large quantities of military equipment and other materials are transported into Guam and the CNMI.

The Cultural Resources Project Director will provide leadership and oversight of up to five (5) full-time CEMML staff, including archaeologists, GIS specialists, and technicians. Working closely with the JRM Cooperative Agreement Technical Representative (CATR), the Cultural Resources Project Director will direct and coordinate execution of tasks in accordance with the terms of the Cooperative Agreement between CEMML and JRM Cultural Resources Group.

This position includes a combination of office and field activities, including field and subject matter expertise and methodologies, team supervision and training, reporting and documentation, communication and coordination with CEMML team and DoD sponsor, fieldwork supervision, consultation and coordination with SHPO, and project planning and project schedule and timelines.

This position will be responsible for oversight and management of CEMML staff, project budget and expenditures, coordinating with CEMML Principal Investigator and JRM CATR to develop project goals, objectives, and timelines, as well as generating and reviewing deliverables in compliance with the Cooperative Agreement Scope of Work and professional standards.

Responsibilities also include execution and oversight of all cultural resources support tasks, including but not limited to, documenting, monitoring, and protecting cultural resources; preparing information and analysis in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other historic preservation and environmental laws; assessing state of cultural resource collections; participating in historical research efforts; and preparing and distributing material and assisting with consultation efforts. In planning and execution of all tasks, the Cultural Resources Project Director will work closely, and in collaboration with, the JRM CATR.

All work must be done in accordance with applicable U.S. Navy, federal, and state regulations and laws, especially data integrity and security, historic/cultural preservation, endangered species, safety, and health.

The Project Director reports directly to the CEMML Principal Investigator and coordinates closely with the CATR and POC’s from various branches of military.

Required Qualifications:    

  • B.S./B.A. degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field+ 5 years related experience, or Master’s degree + 2 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of cultural resources management. • Experience should include a combination of professional knowledge and experience working with  applicable federal (e.g. Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and state regulations.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience leading and managing staff schedules and workflows, preferably with a diverse project team.
  • Excellent written communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with a wide range of data formats, organize details, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated excellence and professional etiquette in written communication skills as they relate to e-mails, reports, and other documents
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong technical writing and editing skills and good data analytic and interpretation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and organizations
  • Strong problem resolution and risk management skills in order to identify potential risks ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and objectives.
  • Must be able to deploy from Guam to locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), sometimes on short notice.
  • Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles and performing light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often windy/rainy and on uneven terrain.
  • Must be able to work in a culturally diverse office and respect all Team members.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/  & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.

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