Curation/Project Coordinator II

Under supervision from senior archaeologists, this position provides curation and technical expertise, guidance, and management support for Fort Irwin’s cultural resources management program. The specialist will interface regularly with Cultural Resources Subject Matter Experts, Fort Irwin Program Managers, and the Fort Irwin Cultural Resources Manager and Environmental Chief to forecast and prioritize program requirements. Occasional […]

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Under supervision from senior archaeologists, this position provides curation and technical expertise, guidance, and management support for Fort Irwin’s cultural resources management program. The specialist will interface regularly with Cultural Resources Subject Matter Experts, Fort Irwin Program Managers, and the Fort Irwin Cultural Resources Manager and Environmental Chief to forecast and prioritize program requirements. Occasional travel is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directing the collection, registration, documentation, cataloging, inventorying, and physical care of artifacts and associated records in accordance with federal regulations and professional best practices.
• Overseeing the maintenance and proper storage of collections, including ensuring appropriate methods, containers, environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, pollutants), and physical security.
• Conducting periodic inspections and inventories to monitor collection condition and identify preservation needs.
• Managing the process of deaccessioning and disposition of certain material remains when appropriate, following established procedures and regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) when applicable.
• Maintaining records of acquisitions, inventories, conservation treatments, and other activities impacting the collections.
• Preparing reports and administrative records related to collection management, use, and disposition.
• Support Section 106/110 consultation and documentation under the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Assist with annual reviews of Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans (ICRMPs) and Tribal relations.
• Track milestone dates and deadlines for plans and permits.
• Assist with identification and evaluation of built environment features, archaeological sites, and Traditional Cultural Properties.
• Develop, manage, and organize cultural resources data and associated files.
• Support media and advocacy materials with technical expertise

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Under supervision from senior archaeologists, this position provides curation and technical expertise, guidance, and management support for Fort Irwin’s cultural resources management program. The specialist will interface regularly with Cultural Resources Subject Matter Experts, Fort Irwin Program Managers, and the Fort Irwin Cultural Resources Manager and Environmental Chief to forecast and prioritize program requirements. Occasional travel is expected.

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• Directing the collection, registration, documentation, cataloging, inventorying, and physical care of artifacts and associated records in accordance with federal regulations and professional best practices.

• Overseeing the maintenance and proper storage of collections, including ensuring appropriate methods, containers, environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, pollutants), and physical security.

• Conducting periodic inspections and inventories to monitor collection condition and identify preservation needs.

• Managing the process of deaccessioning and disposition of certain material remains when appropriate, following established procedures and regulations.

• Ensuring compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) when applicable.

• Maintaining records of acquisitions, inventories, conservation treatments, and other activities impacting the collections.

• Preparing reports and administrative records related to collection management, use, and disposition.

• Support Section 106/110 consultation and documentation under the National Historic Preservation Act.

• Assist with annual reviews of Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans (ICRMPs) and Tribal relations.

• Track milestone dates and deadlines for plans and permits.

• Assist with identification and evaluation of built environment features, archaeological sites, and Traditional Cultural Properties.

• Develop, manage, and organize cultural resources data and associated files.

• Support media and advocacy materials with technical expertise