Position Title: Cultural Resources Specialist – Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Job Level: Mid-Level

Location/Installation: Marine Corps Base Hawaii

# of Positions Available: 1          

Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience 

Position Summary

A Cultural Resources Specialist (Professional Level III) position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Marine Corps Base, Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay).  

The Cultural Resources Specialist position will support cultural resource compliance activities, prepare and evaluate National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 undertakings and documentation, coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings, and recommend cultural resource and compliance management activities to Command to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Department of Defense policies and procedures. A high degree of analytic acumen, initiative, and resourcefulness; proven leadership skills and team-building capabilities; and excellent oral and written communication skills are critical to success in this position.

 The position includes a combination of office and field activities involving execution and oversight of cultural resources support tasks, including but not limited to, identifying, documenting, monitoring, and protecting cultural resources; preparing information and analysis in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and other historic preservation and environmental laws; managing cultural resources artifacts and records and geographic information; participating in historical research efforts; preparing and distributing material and assisting with consultation efforts; implementing treatment measures; developing and presenting outreach material; and facilitating safe public access to cultural resources.

This position supporting MCBH will be duty-stationed at Kaneohe Bay with occasional travel to other MCBH installation areas, including Camp Smith, Pu‘uloa, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), Camp Smith, Pearl City Annex, Manana Neighborhood Housing, and Waikane Valley.  

MCBH LOCATION INFORMATION: Kaneohe Bay is located on the Mokapu Peninsula on the Northeastern coast of the island of Oahu.  This area was initially a valuable agricultural area for the Kingdom of Hawaii with several home sites, fishponds, small ko’a shrines, and larger heiau temples. In 1918, Kuwaaohe Military Reservation was established by the U.S. Army.  The military site experienced multiple deactivation, reactivation, and name changes between 1918 and 1939.  In 1940, the U.S. Navy acquired much of the peninsula. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the station and throughout World War II the air station was a major training base in the Pacific Theater.  Decommissioned by the Navy in 1949, the U.S. Marine Corps re-commissioned Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in 1952. 

Employees are expected to report in person/ on-site on work days with occasional telework for personal reasons.

Relocation expenses may be available; conditions apply.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• This position reviews, analyzes and validates concept designs, scopes of work, reports and other documents related to cultural resources compliance. He/she provides technical expertise and develops methods of analysis and provides technical solutions and recommendations to meeting program goals and requirements. Develops strategic and management plans and recommends strategies and concepts of operations. Works closely with installation and Command staff to develop and implement program activities.
• The position requires the ability to think strategically and analytically. Requirements include, but are not necessarily limited to, ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks; and the ability to compute, compile, analyze, and synthesize information. The ability to act with diplomacy and discretion at all organizational levels with excellent judgment, adaptability, interpersonal, and communication skills is essential to succeed in this position.

Minimum Requirements

• MS/MA degree in anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, cultural resources management, history, architectural history or related field.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards (36 CFR, part 61) and/or applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards in accordance with Section 112 of the NHPA (54 USC 306131).
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-graduate professional work experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the principles and theories of cultural resources management. Experience should include a combination of professional knowledge and experience working with applicable federal (e.g. NHPA Section 106 and 110) and state regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide sponsorship for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• Ability to conduct field work.

Preferred Requirements

• Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise and knowledge working with U.S. federal historic preservation laws and regulations that govern cultural resource management, including eligibility analysis and assessment of effects, pursuant to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
• Prior experience advising and/or conducting NHPA Section 106 consultation with a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in accordance with 36 CFR §800.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural resource issues on U.S. military installations and familiarity with Department of Defense, Navy, and Marine Corps policies and procedures related to cultural resources management.
• Demonstrated experience collating, tracking, reviewing, and preparing reports to ensure that all documentation and deliverables are complete and comply with professional/contractual standards.

• Familiarity with osteological identification and analysis methods.
• Professional cultural resources experience in the Pacific region, particularly the Hawaiian Islands.

About CEMML

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

Application Instructions

For full consideration, apply by: 11/30/25           

Link to application (apply through Open Pool): https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/168359

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