Review and Compliance This position conducts written reviews of local and State-issued permits and State projects pursuant to HRS Chapter 6E and, as appropriate, section 106 of NHPA and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800. It prepares draft responses in writing to Federal agency inquiries and requests for consultation or concurrence pursuant to Section […]

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Review and Compliance

This position conducts written reviews of local and State-issued permits and State projects pursuant to HRS Chapter 6E and, as appropriate, section 106 of NHPA and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800. It prepares draft responses in writing to Federal agency inquiries and requests for consultation or concurrence pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800. It conducts written reviews of inventory survey reports, mitigation plans and mitigation reports pursuant to the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards and Hawaii Administrative Rules. And reviews on-going archaeological activities, including making site visits and assuring the appropriate implementation of mitigation measures; explain historic preservation stipulations to property owners and governmental planners.

Survey and Inventory

Under the general supervision of the Island Lead Archaeologist (Archaeologist IV) or Branch Chief, assign State Inventory of Historic Places (SIHP) numbers to newly identified historic properties. Review descriptive information and significance assessments for newly identified sites; enter site information in the SIHP database and report database. And, s assigned by supervisory personnel, conduct research and fieldwork to advance the development of historic contexts and themes for the evaluation of known historic properties.

Public Education

Provide information to the public, Federal, State, and County agencies regarding the goals of archaeology and historic preservation, the review process in Hawaii as it relates to state and federal preservation laws, regulations and standards and guidelines, and related issues. Participate in meetings, conferences, and other media for the purposes of disseminating or exchanging information. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with federal, county, state and community organizations; project sponsors, planners, and archaeological consultants; represent the department in meetings with civic organizations, government agencies, and the general public in matters involving archaeology and the historic preservation program. Participate in regional, national, and international archaeological and historic preservation conferences, workshops and colloquia.

Burials Program Activities

Respond to and conduct field inspections of inadvertent burial finds. Evaluate inadvertent burial finds, establish jurisdiction and ensure that the archaeological context is documented. Make determinations of age and ethnicity of human remains reported as inadvertent burials. Coordinates with the Medical Examiner, Police Department, and Burial Sites Specialists on these determinations. On request, assists the Burial Sites Specialist in final disposition of the inadvertent discovery. Review and ensure that archaeological reports on identified burials by staff and by archaeological consulting firms are acceptable (including discussion of archaeological context, number of individuals, and ethnicity) and meet the requirements of the Hawaii Administrative Rules. As necessary, attend meetings of the Hawaii Island Burial Council to answer questions, offer archaeological expertise and explain subjects under consideration.

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Survey and Inventory