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Job Description	MUSEUM SCI	Working Title	NAGPRA Program Specialist
Job Code	009723	Grade
Department Name	University Library - D01090	Department Head	Steven Mandeville-Gamble
Supervisor	Megan Murphy	Effective Date

Position(s) Directly Supervised

Job Code	Title	FTE

Department Custom Scope

The NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) Program Specialist reports to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator who is the University employee assigned responsibility for facilitating the daily implementation of NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, especially as amended by AB 275, and curatorial projects in compliance with the related regulations as supported by the UCR Chancellor?s Designee. The NAGPRA Program Specialist will assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in the identification and documentation of human remains, returning objects, investigating, database maintenance, communication and administrative duties to ensure compliance.

The NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) Program Specialist reports to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator who is the University employee assigned responsibility for facilitating the daily implementation of NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, especially as amended by AB 275, and curatorial projects in compliance with the related regulations as supported by the UCR Chancellor?s Designee. The NAGPRA Program Specialist will assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in the identification and documentation of human remains, returning objects, investigating, database maintenance, communication and administrative duties to ensure compliance.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies or a related field.	Preferred
Ph.D. in a related area.	Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Native American Studies, History, Museum Studies or a related field.	Required

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
1 year working of experience in curatorial work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.	Required
Experience working with data software management.	Preferred
Experience working with archival records.	Preferred
Experience working with culturally sensitive artifacts.	Required
Experience working with archaeological methods and archaeological collections.	Required
Experience identifying and documenting human remains.	Required
Experience consulting with representatives of Native American Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and/or Alaskan Native Villages under NAGPRA	Required
Experience with Microsoft Suite Programs; with an emphasis in Word & Excel.	Required
Experience working with archaeological collections and data associated with Radiocarbon Dating	Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements

Certification	Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements

Condition	Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description	% Time
NAGPRA Collections Management: Identification & Documentation of Human Remains In consultation with the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, manage documentation associated with the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collections, conduct research to facilitate the repatriation and/or transfer of human and non-human samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collections, facilitate the return of all of the human remains and non-human samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collection to the responsible institutions. The NAGPRA Program Specialist will communicate with and negotiate the return of samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Records and Samples to the responsible institutions or independent researchers who had sent the samples to the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory or its predecessor institutions. If the samples are non-human and not covered by either NAGPRA or CalNAGPRA, the NAGPRA Program Specialist can arrange with the responsible institution or researcher for destruction in lieu of return of the materials following all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations for the disposal of such remains. Identify, classify and catalog unmodified faunal remains in order to identify previously undocumented human remains. In consultation with the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, reviews, analyzes and synthesizes available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations and ensure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator and Tribal Partners in inventorying the Native American artifacts in the UCR Anthropology collections. Organizes, documents and inventories such materials under university control. The NAGPRA Program Specialist will make recommendations to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator regarding identification of cultural items and human remains.	60
Reporting, Policy Development & Administrative Support The NAGPRA Program Specialist will also participate in the implementation of approved procedures to ensure compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, as well as, appropriate treatment of all Native American/Alaskan/Hawaiian human remains and cultural items within UCR control. Make recommendations to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator regarding the transfer of materials to controlling institutions. Maintains tracking, reporting and filing of NAGPRA correspondence records. Assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in consulting with tribes, attending NAGPRA Implementation Committee meetings and tribal consultation, to ensure and maintain compliance with the requirements of AB 275. Assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in coordinating and scheduling meetings, preparing communications and preparation of materials. Support and assist in the training and supervision of student employees. Other duties as assigned.	40

Description

% Time

NAGPRA Collections Management: Identification & Documentation of Human Remains In consultation with the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, manage documentation associated with the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collections, conduct research to facilitate the repatriation and/or transfer of human and non-human samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collections, facilitate the return of all of the human remains and non-human samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Collection to the responsible institutions. The NAGPRA Program Specialist will communicate with and negotiate the return of samples from the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory Records and Samples to the responsible institutions or independent researchers who had sent the samples to the UCR Radiocarbon Laboratory or its predecessor institutions. If the samples are non-human and not covered by either NAGPRA or CalNAGPRA, the NAGPRA Program Specialist can arrange with the responsible institution or researcher for destruction in lieu of return of the materials following all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations for the disposal of such remains. Identify, classify and catalog unmodified faunal remains in order to identify previously undocumented human remains. In consultation with the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator, reviews, analyzes and synthesizes available data from scientific, anthropological, historic, and traditional forms of knowledge to inform cultural affiliation determinations and ensure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator and Tribal Partners in inventorying the Native American artifacts in the UCR Anthropology collections. Organizes, documents and inventories such materials under university control. The NAGPRA Program Specialist will make recommendations to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator regarding identification of cultural items and human remains.

Reporting, Policy Development & Administrative Support The NAGPRA Program Specialist will also participate in the implementation of approved procedures to ensure compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA, as well as, appropriate treatment of all Native American/Alaskan/Hawaiian human remains and cultural items within UCR control. Make recommendations to the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator regarding the transfer of materials to controlling institutions. Maintains tracking, reporting and filing of NAGPRA correspondence records. Assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in consulting with tribes, attending NAGPRA Implementation Committee meetings and tribal consultation, to ensure and maintain compliance with the requirements of AB 275. Assist the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator in coordinating and scheduling meetings, preparing communications and preparation of materials. Support and assist in the training and supervision of student employees. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability	Requirement
Knowledge of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) legislation and compliance.	Required
Knowledge of Radiocarbon Dating Methods and History in Archaeology	Required
Ability to establish goals, workload priorities, and to follow through to successful completion.	Required
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate in a clear, professional, and sensitive manner.	Required
Knowledge of Californian Native American Tribes both contemporary and historical	Preferred
Knowledge of Californian Archaeology both history and literature	Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions

Special Condition	Requirement
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)	Required
Must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule.	Required
Must have the ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 40 lbs.	Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.	Required
Must pass FBI/Department of Justice background check.	Required
This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete trainings and comply with CANRA.	Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received

General Supervision

General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment

Campus

Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used

Copier Standard Office Equipment Computer Printer Scanner

Copier
Standard Office Equipment
Computer
Printer
Scanner

Physical Requirements

Bend : Occasionally Sit : Frequently Squat : Occasionally Stand : Frequently Crawl : N/A Walk : Occasionally Climb : N/A Other : Must have the ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

Bend : Occasionally
Sit : Frequently
Squat : Occasionally
Stand : Frequently
Crawl : N/A
Walk : Occasionally
Climb : N/A
Other : Must have the ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

Mental Requirements

Read/Comprehend : Constantly Write : Frequently Perform Calculations : N/A Communicate Orally : Constantly Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Read/Comprehend : Constantly
Write : Frequently
Perform Calculations : N/A
Communicate Orally : Constantly
Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements

Is exposed to excessive noise : No Is around moving machinery : No Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No Drives motorized equipment : No Works in confined quarters : No Dust : No Fumes : No

Is exposed to excessive noise : No
Is around moving machinery : No
Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
Drives motorized equipment : No
Works in confined quarters : No
Dust : No
Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

Is Critical Position: Yes

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