POSITION TITLE: Policy Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Cultural Resources Department
LOCATION: HYBRID/REMOTE (Ridgefield)
REPORTS TO: Director of Cultural Resources
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, fulltime
SALARY RANGE: $91,936.00 - $110,240.00 per year DOE

Open until filled, first review date: 4/11/25

***If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***

Position Summary:

Leads the development of policies and legislation pertaining to cultural resources and language. Reviews, assesses, and recommends policy positions and strategies for the protection, conservation, and restoration of cultural resources of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Serves as the policy point of contact and subject matter expert on cultural resources related issues both internally and externally. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and of the Cultural Resources programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts research in multiple natural resources areas to inform Tribal positions; leads tribal consultation on policy and legislation development processes; works with legal department on legal strategies over tribal natural resources matters.
• Assists in the development of Tribal strategies and recommended courses of action to support and advocate for the benefit of tribal resources; leads policy and legislation consultation on affected changes developed by other governments.
• Ensures the consistency of all tribal cultural resources policies; identifies areas of policy ineffectiveness and inefficiency through data analysis and engagement with Tribal Leaders, CRD staff, and the community.
• Assists in developing and implementing resource policies and strategies; coordinates the input from other tribal departments and programs.
• Oversees watershed level permit reviews and recommendations regarding resource protection concerns.
• Reviews industrial project permits and develop mitigation strategies to insure protection of resources.
• Secures additional funding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of program services and consistent with program objectives.
• Reviews federal, state and local legislative proposals to evaluate impacts on Tribal resources.
• Conducts research and analysis into policy and legislation options concerning cultural resource and language issues
• Works collaboratively with other governmental entities in the protection of Tribal resources; represents the tribe’s interest with federal, state, county, and other local governments and agencies.
• Utilizes surveys, cost-benefit analysis, focus groups, and other tools to gauge potential policy outcomes.
• Assists in the coordination of community education and cultural awareness projects and events.
• Keeps leadership informed and prepares and presents reports on the status, activities and plans for current and future operations to the Director of Cultural Resources, Tribal Manager, Executive Council or Tribal Council as needed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of current cultural resource issues pertinent to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.
• Knowledge of a variety of federal and state environmental and natural resources programs and agencies.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets and database software programs as well as GPS, Adobe and Google Earth.
• Skill in treating internal and external customers with tact, courtesy, and respect.
• Ability to research, analyze and draft policy positions on a variety of cultural resources issues.
• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, charts, and prepare reports.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, charts, and prepare reports.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, cultural resource management, or a closely related field preferred.
• Three years of related experience in cultural resource management, archaeology, and historic preservation.
• A combination of relevant work experience and post-high school education may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.

Background Investigation Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Reference checks, education and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and clarity of vision at long distance.

Work Environment:

Work is generally in an office setting and performed outdoors with occasional exposure to excessive noise. Exposure to natural weather conditions and dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens may occur while performing outdoor duties. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground. Work is occasionally performed near hazardous/moving equipment or machinery and the use protective clothing, equipment, devices, materials is necessary. Travel, evening and/or weekend work is occasionally required.