JOB SUMMARY: Serve as a principal advisor in the management of cultural resources and is responsible for cultural resources program development and implementation. Professional fields of study and expertise must be pertinent to the park's resources and themes and may include, but are not limited to, cultural anthropology, history, historic preservation, archeology, ethnology, historic landscape architecture, historic architecture, horticulture, and museum operations. MAJOR DUTIES: This position is a principal advisor in the management of cultural resources and is responsible for cultural resources program development and implementation. Is responsible for or makes significant contributions to the preparation of historic preservation documentation, compliance, research/investigation, and background materials for clearances, permits, licenses, etc., as required by Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), National environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NPS Management Policies, and cultural resources management guideline for planning and construction projects that involve cultural resources for all park undertakings. Recommends, plans for, and executes archeological or other required investigations required to meet NHPA, ARPA, NPS guidelines, and the research needs of the park. Reviews projects initiated by park staff and makes recommendations for approval to managers. Maintains liaison with the State Historic Preservation Office(s) and Tribal Historic Preservation Office(s). Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on interdisciplinary teams for park and partner projects. Serves as a specialist for the superintendent's office, management team, and park in tribal consultation and guides the park in building and maintaining relationships with the park's affiliated and other tribes on a government-to-government basis. Provides direction over museum collections and museum functions. AREA INFORMATION: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway was one of the original 8 rivers established as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968 and was later expanded in 1972. The values for which the Riverway has been designated as a wild and scenic river are its free-flowing character, exceptional water quality, and the aquatic, riparian, recreational, cultural/historic, geologic, scenic, and aesthetic values present in the rivers. The Riverway's purpose is to preserve, protect, and enhance the values of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers and their immediate environment for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Riverway encompasses 92,000 acres and 250 miles of relatively free-flowing river, including 150 miles of the St. Croix River, much of which forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and all 99.5 miles of its largest tributary, the Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin. Summer daytime temperatures are mild, averaging 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit, and nighttime temperatures averaging 60-70 degrees. Winter daytime temperatures are cold, averaging 0-15 degrees Fahrenheit, and nighttime temperatures averaging -15 - 0 degrees. Duty station for this position is in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. St. Croix Falls has a population of around 2,100 and is located approximately one hour northeast of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. This position is located at the Park Headquarters and reports directly to the Director of Resource Stewardship. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.