PTACRM Technician

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR), performing project tasks on land controlled by U.S. Army Garrison, Hawai‘i (USAG-HI) at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), located on the Island of Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:  $2,372/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Provides day-to-day support in implementing the Island of Hawai‘i Cultural Resource Program Scope of Work (SOW).  Serves as PTA Cultural Resources Technician to perform assigned tasks to implement programs developed by the Cultural Resources Program Manager U.S. Army Hawai‘i (USARHAW).  Works to support of all fieldwork, including accompanying cultural accesses, monitoring, pedestrian survey, data collection and input, and coordination of assigned tasks/projects.  Becomes familiar with installation plans, undertakings, and cultural studies and inventories.  Works in areas with Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) with professional Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) supervision. 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Resources Management, or related field.  EXPERIENCE:  Field school or at least three (3) months of experience in archaeological fieldwork, ethnography, or similar experience.  ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:  Knowledge of cultural history preferably of Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islands. Ability to use compass, maps, and GPS. Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Additional software knowledge includes familiarity with ArcGIS software or similar. 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. Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to pass a post offer criminal background check.  Must be able to pass a DoD security check for employment as an Army contractor.  Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to unclassified information. Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain and maintain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire) and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must complete online forty (40) hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within two (2) weeks from date of hire or may be subject to termination.  Must complete UXO training within six (6) months from date of hire as job duties will require work in UXO areas.  Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course within twelve (12) months from date of hire.  Must complete confined spaces training within three (3) weeks from date of hire and maintain throughout the duration of employment.  Must complete 4-wheel drive and winch training within twelve (12) months from date of hire.  PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Works under strenuous and extreme outdoor conditions.  Able to hike up to ten (10) miles per day with backpack weighing up to forty (40) pounds unassisted, and camp in remote and rugged areas for periods of several days. Backpacking field trips of several hours are commonly required over rough terrain at elevations of 5,000 to 8,000 feet. Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must pass a post-offer physical exam within one (1) month from date of hire or may be subject to termination.  Subsequent periodic exams, at least annually, may be required by the employer.  Respirator medical clearance and fitting is required.  All reasonable accommodations will be made based on fitness for duty.  Medical costs will be paid for by the employer.  POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.  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:  Education and experience in the cultural and archaeological setting specific to Army lands on Hawai‘i islands.  Experience in Hawai‘i and/or Pacific Islands archaeology.  Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS, in addition to advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Access database management.  Experience performing a variety of cultural resources program tasks, particularly in a governmental agency setting.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” and serach for Job ID# 17042. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/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, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344 or (808)956-0872.

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