Archaeology Tech I (AS-16192)

CLOSING DATE: Friday, December 31, 2021

POSITION: Archaeology Technician I

SALARY: $15.36 - 18.25 DOE

REPORTS TO: History/Archaeology Program Manager

LOCATION: Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions: Performs cultural resources work focusing on traditional cultural properties (TCP), archaeology, collections, cultural plants, and museum. The job functions will vary between general office work to assisting senior staff and working independently. Position is contracted funded-no guarantee of continued employment should funding cease. The Archaeology Technician I is a first level position in a career path designed for cultural resources management. Experience in Anthropology, Native American Studies, Botany/Plant Ecology, or Museology/Collection Management or closely related experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position and a working knowledge of the terminology, processes and procedures used in the cultural resources management is preferred. This position will primarily work with the Colville Tribal Museum collection management team and interact with the public, give tours of the museum, and operate the gift shop.

Education and Training:

• Requires a High School Diploma and two years’ experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience Anthropology, Native American Studies, Botany/Plant Ecology, or Museology/Collection Management or closely related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of CCT history, culture, legends, and traditions of the 12 constituent tribes.
• Requires knowledge of local area attractions.
• Requires the knowledge of equipment such as: fax, copier, scanner, digital video-recorder, etc.
• Requires knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Programs-Word, Access, Excel and a working knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
• Requires sufficient data entry skills.
• Requires sufficient arithmetic skills to compute sums and statistics.
• Requires sufficient skill using the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading/editing, to prepare standardized correspondence.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to present a positive image of Tribe, convey technical information to others, and use patience in dealing with a diverse population.
• Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position in a high volume environment that may be dominated by distractions.
• Must be able to perform clerical and secretarial work with speed and accuracy.
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply Tribal and agency rules, regulations and policies.
• Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Requires the ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence, informational materials, and conduct basic research.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative relationships with parents, staff, students, external organizations, and the public using patience and courtesy.
• Requires the ability to be willing to learn field techniques associated with survey, excavation, and preparation of paperwork (preferred) and use of hand tools (e.g., shovels, trowels, hatchet, clippers).
• Requires willingness to learn oral history, cultural plant, or collections techniques associated with TCP’s, collections, or museums and preparation of paperwork (preferred).
• Requires willingness to work on tedious tasks such as photocopying documents.
• Requires a dependable and punctual work history.
• Requires the ability to work independently after initial training development.
• Requires the ability to multi-task while working under and meeting deadlines.
• Requires the ability to maintain good judgement and common sense.
• Requires the ability to use of Point of Sale (POS) cash register, credit card machine, computers, ten-key, fax machine and telephone.
• Requires the ability to open and close the store in accordance with detailed procedures.
• Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to handle money responsibly.
• Requires an out-going friendly personality and be ability to promote the sale of merchandise.
• Requires the ability to operate digital recording equipment, take notes, transcribe interviews, enter data, and maintain records.
• The incumbent performs work of a moderately active nature with occasional strenuous work in rough terrain.
• Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to move about museum and other locales where items exist.
• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and place items of medium weight (up to 50 lbs.) on an occasional basis.
• Requires visual acuity to notice extreme levels of detail in museum items and to observe customers.
• Requires audio ability to hear ordinary conversation.
• Requires speaking ability to project voice to large audiences and carry on ordinary conversation.
• Requires hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and use small tools/implements.
• Requires ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires ability to work non-standard work hours, including holidays and weekends.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2181 amber.seymour.hrs@colvilletribes.com