Announcement # 2024-275 Issue Date: 09-12-24 Closing Date: 10-04-24 Fisheries Archaeologist III Fisheries Resource Management Department of Natural Resources Hourly Wage: $32.75-$36.85/Regular/Full-Time Location: Toppenish Advocate for the protection of cultural and archaeological resources important to the Yakama Nation on private, state, and federal lands in the Tribe's Treaty Territories. Develop and coordinate the identification, evaluation, preservation, and conservation of cultural resources within the Treaty Territories as related to archaeological and historical properties important to the Yakama Nation. Is responsible for archival research. Review and provide technical recommendations on State Forest Practices Applications (FPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, and other permitting associated with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), to ensure cultural and archaeological resources are protected. Review the adequacy of surveys and reports completed by other archaeologists, technicians, and archaeological consultants. Work involves field surveys for pre-contact, historic, and traditional land use areas. Work with landowners and agencies to identify and protect archaeological and cultural resources. Evaluate and improve predictive models to better identify where sites may be located. Attend meetings to discuss and advocate for cultural and archaeological protection as it relates to the NHPA, other state and federal regulations, individual timber sales and other forest practices. In addition to state and federal regulations, knowledge of tribal laws and policies as it pertains to cultural resource protection. Field work area includes the Columbia Basin from the mouth of the Columbia River to the Okanogan River, and the Columbia Basin in general. Interviews and seeks advice from tribal elders and other individuals with historical knowledge. Works with local, state, federal and other Yakama Nation DNR programs for protection and preservation of cultural and natural resources. Examples of Work Performed: Assist other FRMP archaeologists with site review, report writing and construction monitoring. Designs and implements field surveys of proposed land projects. Reviews consultation letters, research and drafts responses when required. Review FPA, SEPA and NEPA documents, and other permitting associated with the NHPA for their ability to protect cultural and archaeological resources. Field review applications and permits that have a likelihood to contain cultural or archaeological resources. May conduct field surveys of FPAs and other forestry projects. Professionally document and record sites discovered. Provide technical comments and recommendations to protect archaeological and cultural resources on timber sales and other forest practices. Work with landowners to develop and agree on cultural resource protection plans. May conduct periodic field reviews of ongoing or completed forest practices to evaluate how well projects have compiled with rules and recommendations to protect archaeological and cultural resources. Generate data regarding effectiveness of the Timber process to protect Yakama Nation cultural resources on forest lands. Advocate for forest practices and regulations to meet the cultural and archaeological goals on the 1987 Timber, Fish, and Wildlife agreement. Participates in meetings, committees, and conferences to advocate for cultural and archaeological resource identification and protection. Review and comment on reports and recommendations made by various subcommittees as it pertains to cultural resources. Work with the Technical Coordinator or pertinent YN staff to formulate positions on cultural resource issues regarding forest or geological practices. Educate landowners, other agencies, and general public about the importance of cultural and archaeological resources. Evaluate, test, and improve archaeological and cultural resource predictive models. Use contemporary archaeological methods and theory to ensure the comprehensive protection of cultural places important to the Yakama Nation. Assist in the preparation and completion of quarterly and annual reports. Reviews published materials and provides data for inclusion in the YN Atlas of Cultural Places and interviews Tribal Elders as appropriate for applicable cultural information. Work encompasses archeological collections, databases as they pertain to the identification, evaluation, protection, stabilization, and preservation of cultural historical and geological places. Handles photographic and digital image work including ArcGIS. Is responsible to make decisions in the field regarding the cultural importance of specific places. Works side-by-side with all YN Cultural Specialists on all field work. Presents lectures and directs field trips for educational purposes. Provides training for field personnel, summer youth workers and interns. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of other tribal, state, and federal laws and policies that pertain to cultural and archaeology resources. Knowledge of archaeological field research methods and scientific reporting. Knowledge of the geography of the Yakama Nation, ceded lands, traditional lands, and the Columbia River Basin. Knowledge of the past and present distribution of cultural resources important to the Yakama Nation. Knowledge of lithic technology as it applies to stone tool manufacture and a familiarity with the working key classification of Columbia Basin prehistoric stone tools. Demonstrated skills with computers and software to record data and sites, write reports, provide written recommendations and letters, evaluate predictive models, utilize WIZARD and other archaeological databases, utilize GIS and other mapping systems. Should have proficiency in WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS, and remote sensing interpretation tools such as aerial imagery and LIDAR. Knowledge of DAHP's required format for reports and site forms. Knowledge of DAHPS database (WIZARD). Knowledge and experience in the use of tools and equipment used in archaeological, field survey and site evaluation (inventory and site significance). Knowledge and experience in principles of archaeological field survey and data recording. Knowledge of plants, animals, fish and other traditional and modern resources within the Yakama Reservation and ceded lands and usual accustomed places. Knowledge of DAHP's required format for reports and site forms. Knowledge and experience in reading USGS topographic maps, using 35mm and digital cameras using surveying instruments. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in project planning. Ability to construct and stay within a scope of work within allocated timeline. Ability to work in rough terrain and in harsh climatic conditions. Skills in report writing using the American Antiquity Journal style or appropriate alternative. Minimum Requirements: Master's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field with emphasis in archaeology and cultural resources, and three years of experience performing archaeological studies and investigations. Must be physically fit and have the ability to work under adverse weather conditions in all types of terrain. Each applicant should submit with their application a writing sample of an archaeological report or similar document which shows the ability to communicate in a clear concise manner. Must pass a pre-employment background check. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit. Required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Preferred Requirements: Have excellent communication skills in writing and in person. Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.