PCSU MAUI NUI CULTURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR – ID# 226680
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PCSU MAUI NUI CULTURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR – ID# 226680.
CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES: Lance De Silva 808-264-2308.
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), working in support of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), Forest Management Section, located in Maui, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $5,082.56 - $5,286.53/Mon.
DUTIES: Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains the Cultural Resource Inventory and Information Management Program for the Maui Nui Forest Management Section. Provides technical assistance in documenting, organizing, protecting, and managing cultural resource information to support sustainable forest management across the State Forest Reserves of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Works collaboratively with forestry staff, environmental and regulatory compliance planners, local community organizations, lineal descendants, cultural practitioners, consulting archaeologists, regulatory agencies, universities, partner organizations, and community advisory groups to ensure that cultural resource information is accurately documented, appropriately protected, and incorporated into all phases of land management. Duties include, but are not limited to, development and maintenance of a centralized cultural resource inventory database that integrates archaeological sites, historic properties, traditional cultural properties, cultural landscapes, historic infrastructure, traditional access routes, oral history information, monitoring records, GIS data, photographs, and supporting documentation. Drives project vehicles to work sites.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Archaeology, Anthropology, Hawaiian Studies, Cultural Resource Management, Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Science, Information Management, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE:
One to three (1-3) years of professional experience in cultural resource management, archaeology, GIS, database management, environmental planning, or closely related work. (Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Archaeology, Anthropology, Hawaiian Studies, Cultural Resource Management, GIS, Historic Preservation, Environmental Planning, or related discipline may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.).
KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of Hawaiʻi and Federal related environmental and historical preservation regulations. Working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping programs and imagery.
ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Ability to develop, organize, and maintain comprehensive management plans, standard operating procedures, environmental assessments, compliance tracking systems, and supporting technical documentation. Possess strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document management skills. Ability to work independently. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with manual transmission. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire) and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course (A100) within six (6) months from date of hire.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift up to sixty (60) pounds assisted. Ability to camp in remote areas for four to five (4-5) days in a week, at least one (1) time per month.
POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and trainings. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Fieldwork experience with cultural resource inventory databases and records management. Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and community engagement. Knowledge of Hawaiian language, traditional place names, and Native Hawaiian and other ethnic cultural practices.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings/. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) List of Professional References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, please send additional documents to [email protected]. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. Please visit https://www.rcuh.com/policies-forms-documents/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf for more information on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.
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RCUH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status, military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws, except as permitted by law.
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