Tag: cultural-resources

NOAA: Cultural Resources Coordinator

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823840800

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823841700

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), with one vacancy located in Hilo, HI; Honolulu, HI; Kihei, HI; or Pago Pago, AS.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS ONMS-25-12636419-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Cultural Resources Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

  • Foster an environment of shared goals with indigenous and native community and other partners to promote the cultural heritage program, with a focus on stewardship, conservation science, and cultivating partnerships. Responsible for project administration and program management of the cultural heritage program within the region, including the development and implementation of community outreach, engagement and partnerships, regulatory reviews, resource protection, internal policies and protocols, and internal trainings.
  • Engage with Native Hawaiian communities and apply the practices and principles of Native Hawaiian and Samoan culture, including cultural protocols, stewardship principles, and Native Hawaiian language proficiency, in order to serve as a cultural liaison and effectively establish and maintain partnerships with native and indigenous communities.
  • Coordinate with outreach and education specialists to develop and execute education, public outreach, and engagement communications and events. Develop trainings, orientation programs, and internal policies and guidance for Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) staff to create an awareness regarding cultural norms, proper engagement protocols, and the importance of sanctuaries and monuments to native and indigenous communities.
  • Use understanding of state, Federal, and local laws and regulations, Executive Orders, international law, agency directives, and professional standards and practices to enhance the discovery, identification, protection, and conservation of cultural and historic resources. Coordinate all regulatory activities within a region that may impact cultural resources.