[ShovelBums.Org] Archaeological and Historic Preservation Manager, State of Hawaii, Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division, $70K/yr

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.

The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

Salary: $70,000/yearly.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Ms. Pua Aiu at (808) 692-8040 (Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Duties Summary:

This position is responsible for administering and directing the daily operations of the Archaeological Branch of the State Historic Preservation Division. Duties and responsibilities include planning and budgeting for branch activities, oversight of branch staff to ensure standards are consistently applied and that established timeframes for review work are met, and assisting in developing and implementing preservation initiatives that promote economic development.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Citizen Requirement: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Knowledge: Must be familiar with State and Federal burial and historic preservation laws, rules and regulations; must be able to interpret and apply laws and regulations; must have knowledge of archaeological field standards and have the ability to independently identify adherence to these standards. Must also be familiar with Microsoft Office, GIS, and ArcView. Must demonstrate knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act and Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 6E.

Skills/Abilities: Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, professional or lay groups, public officials, and the general public; supervise and direct the statewide archaeological preservation program; express ideas in a clear and concise manner and prepare clear and concise reports. Must be able to read and interpret design and construction plans.

Education Requirements:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Archaeology or Physical Anthropology.

Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years of experience conducting historic preservation reviews for archaeological projects, and a demonstrated record in historic preservation work, i.e. restoration, inventory creation and maintenance, and plan development. In addition, two of the four years of experience must include work of a supervisory nature, such as directing and managing the operations of a work team, project planning and workflow distribution, budgeting and project evaluation.

License Requirements: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii driver's license and meet the NPS qualifications for an Archaeologist.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must be physically able to participate in rough terrain field work. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

Other Information:

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Submit resumes to:

Department of Land and Natural Resources
State Historic Preservation Division
Attention: Ms. Alexis Caramonte
Kakuhihewa Building
601 Kamokila Building, Suite 555
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

Please also complete and submit an Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD 278). Applications can be found at: http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/jobs/exempt/land-division/Non-civil-service-Application.pdf/view. Position number is 100530.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Ms. Pua Aiu, State Historic Preservation Administrator
Email: pua.aiu@hawaii.gov
Phone: (808) 692-8040
Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position

April Lynn Duncza
Cultural Surveys Hawaii, Inc.

PO Box 1114
Kailua, HI 96734

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