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Cultural Resource Specialist - Potential Contract
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Camp Pendleton, California

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CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Camp Pendleton, CA

This position will perform services for the AC/S ES, Resource Management Division, Cultural Resources Branch, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA.

    The Contractor shall provide expertise to support all cultural resource aspects of the environmental review and implementation of base military construction (MILCON)  projects, infrastructure improvement projects, and key military training events. The contractor shall provide expertise to assist with the Cultural Resources Branch’s support of the Grow the Force (GTF) consultation team and will support government staff with all aspects of regulatory consultation. This includes:
    Reviewing  Environmental Documents
    Preparing and consolidating comments of reviewed documents
    Making recommendations to avoid and minimize impacts to sensitive resources
    Developing compensation and mitigation measures for unavoidable impacts
    Maintaining accurate project files and administrative records
    Performing supporting document searches, research and analysis
    Tracking compliance of projects during implementation and post-implementation
    Approximately 80% of the work will be performed on-site at Buildings 26048 and 26049, MCB Camp Pendleton. The tasks require a detailed understanding of the MCB Camp Pendleton Environmental Review Process. The contractor shall provide an archaeologist who meets the Secretary of Interior Standards for an Archaeologist. The Contractor shall work with the following MCB Camp Pendleton AC/S Environmental Security Natural Resource Branches:   Wildlife, Land Management, Project Oversight, and NEPA. The contractor will routinely use the Base’s Geographical Information System (GIS) during project reviews. GIS is an essential tool to help identify potential conflicts between Base projects and cultural resources. The contractor will assist in interactions and negotiations with regulatory agencies and other outside organizations but will not serve as an official representative of the government.


The Contractor shall:

    Review approximately 45 projects each month submitted to the Cultural Resources Management Branch by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Branch. These projects typically involve military training activities, construction projects by DoD and non-DoD contractors, repair and maintenance activities and other projects. The contractor shall review each project for consistency with relevant cultural resource management laws and regulations and applicable military orders including but not limited to Marine Corps Order 5090.2A, existing interagency agreements and Camp Pendleton Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan. Primary focus will be on the National Historic Preservation Act, Archeological Resources Preservation Act, and existing consultations and agreement documents between the Base and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and American Indian Tribal Governments. The Contractor shall conduct site visits as necessary to complete these reviews. For each project reviewed the contractor shall complete the following:
    Prepare a standard review document summarizing the project, resources affected, type of impacts anticipated, recommended actions to maintain compliance and appropriate avoidance and minimization measures. Reviews will be due within 14 days from initiation. Reviewed documents shall meet the standards established by Environmental Security for project reviews and shall be entered into the PAMS system.
    Prepare draft SHPO and Tribal consultation packages for each project requiring SHPO concurrence. It is anticipated that eight projects reviewed monthly will require a SHPO and tribal consultation. Each package shall contain the draft letter and draft graphic enclosures. The packages shall be due within 14 days from initiation of letter. The letters shall meet the standards required under 36 CFR 800.
     Enter the project and results of the review into an Environmental Security Database. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining this database. The data shall be entered within two days of completion of the review.
     Review approximately 2-5 projects each month submitted to the Cultural Resources Management Branch by the Project Oversight Branch. These projects are typically more complex than those described in Section 1 and will take longer to complete and will usually involve formal consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), one or more Native American tribal representative, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
     Prepare a standard review document summarizing the project, resources affected, type of impacts anticipated, recommended actions to maintain compliance and appropriate avoidance and minimization measures.  Reviews will be due within 21 days from initiation or by the date established by the Project Oversight Branch. Reviewed documents shall meet the standards established by Environmental Security for project reviews and shall be drafted on the ES review form.
     Prepare draft SHPO and Tribal consultation packages. It is anticipated that each Project Oversight Branch project will require SHPO and tribal consultation. Each consultation package shall contain the draft letter and draft graphic enclosures. The packages shall be due within 14 days from initiation of letter. The letters shall meet the standards required under 36 CFR 800.
    Enter the project and results of the review into an Environmental Security Database. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining this database. The data shall be entered within two days of completion of the review.
    Review of each project will be for consistency with relevant cultural resources management laws and regulations and applicable military orders and existing interagency agreements as well as Base policy and philosophy. For each document reviewed, the contractor shall complete a standard comment matrix. Example comment matrices will be provided to the contractor.
    Provide data and information to Native American tribal representatives, consultants, Universities, and private researchers to assist in conducting cultural resources management studies, surveys and improvement projects. As required, provide in-depth technically relevant reviews of draft and final reports. Incorporate results into management plans for final review by staff members.
    Review approximately three drafts of cultural resources stewardship reports each month. Provide technical in depth comments regarding the adequacy of the preparation, evaluation and completion of these documents. Reviews shall be completed within 30 days from initiation and shall be to the standards established by the Secretary of the Interior and 36 CFR 60.
    The Contractor shall analyze complex cultural resources factors, interpret potential impacts and effects; and recommend cohesive short and long-term conservation measures for inclusion in appropriate plans and programs
    The Contractor shall assist with coordination between the Cultural Resources Management Branch and other offices and Base organizations as well as organizations external to the Base.
    The Contractor shall effectively communicate (orally and in writing) resource management needs, conservation needs objectives and accomplishments.
    

REQUIREMENTS:

    The Contractor shall have a minimum of 3 years experience evaluating archaeological sites pursuant to the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and 36 CFR 800 and 36 CFR 60 and  shall have a minimum of 2 years direct experience implementing the National Environmental Policy Act.
    The Contractor shall be familiar with the major concepts, principles, and practices concerning the management of cultural resources normally acquired through college or university degree programs in Cultural Resource Management or similar fields.
    The Contractor shall have a broad knowledge of the cultural resources management, military history, and archaeology in Southern California.
    The Contractor shall have an in-depth knowledge of archaeological principles and techniques for cultural resources and ability to apply these to a wide range of cultural resources management situations, problems and opportunities.
    The Contractor shall be familiar with the major laws, regulations and executive orders affecting cultural resources. Specific emphasis on NEPA, NHPA, NAGPRA and ARPA.
    The Contractor shall have knowledge of appropriate and applicable Department of Navy and Department of Defense policies, procedures and constraints affecting cultural resources management sufficient to ensure that cultural resources management plans, programs, projects, permitting and technical consultations are consistent.
    The Contractor shall have an understanding of planning and construction documents and contract specifications as they apply to project impacts on cultural resources.
    The Contractor shall be familiar with ArcGIS software.
    The Contractor must be eligible for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC).  Any personnel unable to receive a CAC will be deemed unqualified for the position.

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