***RECRUITMENT NOTICE***  

POSITION:  Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

LOCATION: Concho Tribal Complex, Concho , OK  

ISSUE DATE: May 7, 2008                          CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2008

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  1. The THPO will oversee the program by identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic and cultural sites.
  2. The THPO will ensure that all activities reflect the knowledge and participation of tribal elders, cultural authorities, and spiritual leaders, as well as archeologist and historians.
  3. Assures compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), to identify, evaluate, and encourage the protection of the nation’s significant historic places.
  4. Conduct the day to day operations of preservation projects aimed at specific places, documenting traditional arts and crafts, recording oral histories with elders and traditional cultural authorities and language preservation.
  5. Develops and implements security measures to ensure the protection and the unlawful reproduction of sensitive traditional and cultural documentation, artifacts, and oral histories of the Tribes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University in Anthropology, Archeology, or Native American Studies.
    • Knowledge and understanding of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes’ traditional and cultural beliefs.
    • Candidate should have knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with historic and cultural preservation.
    • Work experience with Federal Programs and Tribal Government Operations.
    • Ability to Communicate Effectively, Orally and in Writing.
    • Strong Computer skills.
    • Must pass pre-hire Drug Screening, Fingerprint and a Criminal History Background Check.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit Tribal Application, resume, Transcripts, Diplomas, certifications, State Driver’s License:

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma

Personnel Department

P.O. Box 38

Concho , OK 73022

Or e-mail anwhite@c-a-tribes.org