Job Announcement: Bishop Museum

COLLECTION TECHNICIAN – Archaeology (PT)

Bishop Museum invites applications for a part-time (20 hours per week) archaeology technician in the Department of Anthropology. Major duties include: archaeological documentation research and data entry to enhance database records. Support and assist in archaeology collection documentation as delegated by a supervising staff member(s). Participate in collection inventory, including artifact inventory, description and analysis, and digitization of associated field documents. Prepare artifacts for display or other educational activities. Participate in collection tours and special presentations; assist in maintenance of all collections in storage and display.

B.A. in Archaeology (or Anthropology) required, but higher degree is desired. Previous database management and metadata organization skills are highly desired.

Applications will start to be reviewed on November 15th, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.

If interested in this position please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to humanresources@bishopmuseum.org

If potential applicants have questions they can contact Dr. Jenny Kahn for more information at jennifer.kahn@bishopmuseum.org

Job Announcement - SEARCH

Job Posting:

Project Archaeologist

Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. (SEARCH) is seeking full-time Project Archaeologist to support several multi-year projects. The position will be based out of SEARCH’s office in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Applicants should be able to travel to projects across Hawai‘i, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Mainland, and elsewhere. Applicants should have archaeological experience in Hawai‘i, and already reside locally or be willing to relocate to the area at their own expense. Applicants should also demonstrate an ability and willingness to work in a laboratory and assist with report preparation and production. There is room for advancement for high caliber applicants.

Applicants should have:

--MA in Anthropology or related field

--Completion of a regional archaeology field school

--Training in artifact processing, identification, and analysis

--Additional skill sets in related disciplines (land survey, Trimble GPS operation, heavy equipment operation, GIS, CAD, photography, cartography, etc.)

--Five years field experience

--Laboratory experience

--Superior technical writing ability

--Fluency in MS Office software suite

--Proven history of ensuring a safe working environment for themselves and others

-- Strong field and outdoors skill set; ability to work in physically demanding environments

--Ability to work well in a team environment

The successful applicant will be highly organized, be able to meet deadlines, and have attention to detail. Experience in cultural resource management and experience working on DoD projects is preferred. This position is not suitable for applicants with schedule limitations or travel limitations.

SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. The positions will be filled after the successful completion of a drug test and a criminal background check. Applicants should be United States citizens and able to receive government security clearances. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

In Word or as a PDF, please send a cover letter, resume, three references, a writing example, and dates of your availability to Susan Lebo via email to susan.lebo@searchinc.com. SEARCH will treat all employment inquires with discretion.

Go to www.searchinc.com for more information about SEARCH, and please see our Careers page for benefits information.

The 2010 SHA Conference registration form is now available online at:

http://www.hawaiianarchaeology.org/2010_conference/SHA10_PreRegistration.pdf

You must complete and submit this form before making your online payment at:
http://www.hawaiianarchaeology.org/2010_conference/payment.html

Payment may also be mailed with the form to:

SHA
c/o Victoria Wichman
P.O. Box 3740
Lihue, HI 96766

Looking forward to seeing you at the conference!

The 2010 SHA Conference Pre-Registration form is now available online at:


http://www.hawaiianarchaeology.org/2010_conference/SHA10_PreRegistration.pdf

Please mail in this form along with your payment to:

SHA
c/o Victoria Wichman
P.O. Box 3740
Lihue, HI 96766

The PayPal payment system for the 2010 conference will be up and running soon.

SHA Conference 2010 Preliminary Program

24th ANNUAL
HAWAIIAN ARCHAEOLOGY CONFERENCE
15-17 OCTOBER 2009
ASTON ALOHA BEACH HOTEL, KAUA‘I
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Friday, 15 October Morning

Choice of one of four fieldtrips - List your 1st and 2nd choices on your registration form:

 Makawehi Cave and National Tropical Botanical Gardens (NTBG) at Lāwai Kai.

 Nu‘alolo Kai, Nāpali (costs for zodiac transportation will be forthcoming - subject to physical and ocean conditions; if trip is cancelled due to excessive swell then there will be a site tour of the Westside of Kaua‘i including Fort Hipo [Russian Fort], Menehune Ditch, and heiau of Polihale.

 Archive tour – Kaua‘i Historical Society, Kaua‘i Museum, and Grove Farm (Līhu‘e).

 Ke‘e tour – Ke‘e and Limahuli NTBG (Ha‘ena - end of the road).

 Koloa Field System tour - Hal Hammatt (this year marks 30 years of working at the site).



Friday, 15 October Evening

6:30 pm Presentation of the Hawai‘i Cultural Stewardship Award Award

7:00 pm Keynote Address, followed by Cash Bar and Pupus*
Aston Aloha Beach Hotel

When Did the Polynesians Settle Hawai'i?
Dr. Patrick V. Kirch
University of California, Berkeley



*Open to the public. Conference registration not required.

24th ANNUAL
HAWAIIAN ARCHAEOLOGY CONFERENCE
15-17 OCTOBER 2009
ASTON ALOHA BEACH HOTEL, KAUA‘I
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Saturday, 16 October Morning

8:15 am Registration; Coffee and Pastries

8:45 am WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
James Bayman, President, Society for Hawaiian Archaeology

9:00 am SESSION 1: GENERAL SESSION- KAUA‘I
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

10:15 am BREAK

10:30 SESSION 2: RECENT RESEARCH IN EAST POLYNESIA
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

12:00 noon LUNCH

Saturday, 24 October Afternoon

1:00 pm SESSION 3: MOHALA PONO KA 'IKE (KNOWLEDGE THAT IS RIGHTFULLY GAINED): COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF HAWAIIAN ARCHAEOLOGISTS

PART 1: NA PŌHAKU KĀLAI A 'UMI (THE HEWN STONES OF 'UMI): RESULTS OF THE FIRST ANNUAL CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka, CRM Internship Coordinator and Windy McElroy, Garcia and Associates and Keala Pono Archaeological Consulting, LLC

1:55-2:10 pm BREAK

2:10 SESSION 3 (cont).

3:00 PART 2: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sean Naleimaile, Hawai‘i Community College

3:30 SESSION 4: BURIAL LAWS
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

4:00 PM ANNUAL MEETING

6:00 pm CASH BAR

7:00 pm LUAU AND ENTERTAINMENT
 
24th ANNUAL
HAWAIIAN ARCHAEOLOGY CONFERENCE
15-17 OCTOBER 2009
ASTON ALOHA BEACH HOTEL, KAUA‘I
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Sunday 25 October 2009

8:15 am Registration; Coffee and Pastries

8:45 am SESSION 5: BIG ISLAND
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

10:15 am BREAK

10:15 AM SESSION 5 (cont.)

11:00 SESSION 6: O‘AHU AND MAUI
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

11:45 am LUNCH

12:45 pm SESSION 7: MICRONESIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Jolie Liston, Australian National University, Garcia and Associates

2:30 pm BREAK

2:45 pm SESSION 7 (CONT.)

4:00 pm PAU HANA



















SESSION 1: KAUA‘I
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

1.1 Pre-Contact To Polo Matches: A Brief History of a Parcel in Waipouli, Eastern Kauai
Mike Dega and J. Powell; Scientific Consultant Services, Inc.

1.2 Southern Affinities of a Ki‘i Poho Pōhaku Effigy Bowl from East Kaua‘i
David W. Shideler; Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i

1.3 The Koloa field System: A thirty Year Perspective
Mindy Simonson and Hallett Hammatt; Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i

1.4 Archaeological Stratigraphy and Chronology of a Ha'ena Dune
Douglas Thurman and Hallet Hammatt; Cultural Suveys of Hawai‘i

1.5. Ancient Kaua'i Mapping Project
Erik Burton

SESSION 2: RECENT RESEARCH IN EAST POLYNESIA
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

2.1. The Onemea site in Mangareva and its Implications for East Polynesian Settlement
Patrick Kirch, University of California, Berkeley; and Eric Conte, Université de la Polynésie française and Universite Paris 1 (Sorbonne-Pantheon)

2.2. Ideology and Ritual Centers: Archaeology of the ScMo-124-125 Complex, Opunohu Valley, Society Islands
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

2.3. High-Precision U-series dating of Mo‘orea Marae
Patrick Kirch, University of California, Berkeley; Warren Sharp, Berkeley Geochronology Center; Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

2.4. Finding the micro-sweet spot: fine-grained soil nutrient sampling in Rapa Nui rock gardens
Thegn N. Ladefoged, Christopher M. Stevenson, Sonia Haoa, Cedric Puleston, Peter M. Vitousek, Oliver A. Chadwick
2.5. Obsidian hydration dating in Rapa Nui and potential applications in Hawaii
Chris Stevenson, Peter Mills, Thegn Ladefoged


SESSION 3: NA PŌHAKU KĀLAI A 'UMI (THE HEWN STONES OF 'UMI): RESULTS OF THE FIRST ANNUAL CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka, CRM Internship Coordinator; and Windy McElroy, Garcia and Associates and Keala Pono Archaeological Consulting, LLC

3.1. Incorporating Student Training in the Cultural Resource Management Industry: An Example from Ahu a 'Umi- Project Introduction
Kelley Uyeoka, CRM Internship Coordinator

3.2. Incorporating Student Training in the Cultural Resource Management Industry: An Example from Ahu a 'Umi- The Excavations
Windy McElroy, Garcia and Associates and Keala Pono Archaeological Consulting, LLC

3.3 The Calculus of Ground-based LiDAR, GIS and Archaeology: A Case Study from
Ahu a 'Umi on the Big Island, Hawaii.
Wetherbee Bryan Dorshow, Earth Analytic, Inc.

3.4. Analysis of Ahu a ‘Umi's Structural Design: Construction Techniques and Architectural Details
Aoloa Santos (10 minutes)

3.5 Spatial Analysis of Platforms and Other Features in the Vicinity of Ahu a ‘Umi
Iolani Kauhane (10 minutes)

3.6 Analysis of C-Shaped Structures Associated with Ahu a ‘Umi
Ka‘imi Wilson (10 minutes)

3.7 Geochemical Compositional Analysis of Ahu a ‘Umi Basalt and Volcanic Glass
U'ilani Macabio (10 minutes)

SESSION 3, PART 2: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Sean Naleimaile, Hawai‘i Community College

3.2.1 . More than Dig Kits: Utilizing an Interactive and Multigenerational Approach to Educational Outreach in our own Backyard
A. Rowan Gard, Bishop Museum

3.2.2 Fresh Eyes, Fresh Minds, Fresh Perspectives: A New Look at Collection Management.
Naupaka Gouveia

SESSION 4: BURIAL LAWS
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

4.1 Recent Developments in Hawaii's Burial Laws
Carl Christensen, William S. Richardson School of Law, UH Manoa

4.2 Na Wai E Hō‘olai Nā Iwi: Who Shall Remember the Bones
Jeannin-Melissa Kapuakawekiu Russo, William S. Richardson School of Law, UH Manoa

SESSION 5: BIG ISLAND
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

5.1 Using GIS and LiDAR to Discern Ditches, a case study in Waiapuka (Island of
Hawaii)
Jana Morehouse

5.2 New Archaeological and Experimental Data on Functional Interpretations of Excavated Pits at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawai`i Island
Christopher M. Monahan, Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i

5.3 The Geometry and cultural significance of the Kīholo Fishpond, Pu‘uwa‘awa`a Ahupua‘a, Hawai`i Island
Timothy E. Scheffler, John P. Lockwood, and James P. Kauahikaua

5.4 Archaeology Along the Ane Keohokālole Highway: Balancing Construction and Preservation in North Kona
Paul Cleghorn and Roland Reeve, Pacific Legacy


5.5 The Exploitation of Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Volcanic Glass in Pre-contact Hawaii
M.D. McCoy, M.D., P.R. Mills, P.R., J.G. Kahn, J., and R. Gard

5.6 Overview of Ongoing UH-Hilo Bishop Museum Collaborative Stone Tool Sourcing Study using EDXRF
Steven P. Lundblad and Peter R. Mills, UH-Hilo

5.7 Considering the relationships between adze production technology and geochemical sampling of basalt debitage.
Peter R. Mills and Steven P. Lundblad, UH-Hilo

5.8 Ko`i: Can Stones Have Mana? And Lei Niho Palaoa: Symbols of Rank and Status – Kane or Waihine?
Paul Cleghorn, Pacific Legacy

SESSION 6: O‘AHU AND MAUI
Jenny Kahn, Bishop Museum

6.1 Traditional Hawaiian Occupation of the Līhu‘e Uplands, O‘ahu: Lō Ali‘i Social Organization and Historic Context
Michael Desilets, Garcia and Associates

6.2 Traditional Hawaiian Occupation of the Līhu’e Uplands, O’ahu: An Analysis of Artifact and Surface Feature Distribution
Joshua R. Toney, Garcia and Associates

6.3 Integrating GPR and LIDAR data in the development of landscape change modeling: an example from Mokapu Peninsula, Oahu, Hawaii Islands.
Alex Morrison and Coral Rasmussen

6.4. Archaeological Investigations at the Royal Hawaiian
Rosanna Runyon, Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i

6.5 Popoiwi: Royal Residence of Kekaulike in Kaupo, Maui
Alex Baer, University of California, Berkeley

SESSION 7: MICRONESIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Jolie Liston, Australian National University, Garcia and Associates

7.1 Ylig Bay Archaeological Site, Yona, Guam
Sandy Yee, International Archaeological Resource Institute, Inc.
7.2 Latte Period Occupation of Pagan and Sarigan in the Northern Mariana Islands
J. Steven Athens, International Archaeological Resource Institute, Inc.

7.3 Was the Latte Period Community in the Marianas Islands a “House Society”?
Boyd Dixon, TEC, Inc.

7.4 Spanish Colonialism and Latte Household Organization in Chamorro Society
James M. Bayman1, Hiro Kurashina2, Mike T. Carson2, John A. Peterson2, Jane Drengson1, and David Doig1; 1University of Hawai’i at Manoa; 2Micronesian Area Research Center, Guam

7.5 A Ceramic Perspective on Traditional Household Organization in the Mariana Islands
Jay Hopfensperger, Crystal Morton, and James Bayman, University of Hawaii at Manoa

7.6 Traditional Palauan Paths on Babeldaob
Sunny O. Ngirmang; Bureau of Arts & Culture, Republic of Palau

7.7 Considerations in Developing an Oral History Program in an Oceanic Island
Kelly G. Marsh, Charles Stuart University, Australia; Bureau of Arts & Culture, Republic of Palau

7.8 An Evaluation of Archaeological Ground Penetrating Radar in Palauan Terraces
Mike Desilets1 and Jolie Liston2
1Garcia and Associates, Natural and Cultural Resource Consultants, Hawai‘i
2The Australian National University

SHA Conference 2010

Dear SHA members,

I have been working on the SHA conference preliminary program, which I hope to post to the listserve and the website by the end of August.

At this time, all papers that were submitted to me as of August 16th have been accepted. Unfortunately, the schedule is now full and there is no more room for any new papers to be submitted, although I can accept poster submissions. All conference participants will be receiving an email at the end of August asking for you to send me an abstract and affiliations for all the listed authors.

Mahalo,
Jenny

Job Announcement UH Hilo

Junior Specialist S2, Heritage Center Coordinator. Position number 73400, UH Hilo, College of Continuing Education and Community Service, Heritage Center Coordinator, full-time, general funds, non-tenure track to begin approximately January 1, 2011.

Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Director of the North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center (NHERC, located in Honoka‘a, HI) of the College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS), University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, the Coordinator will develop and operate the Heritage Center at NHERC. This individual will play the lead role in the planning of the Heritage Center both physically and virtually. In serving as curator, the coordinator will recommend acquisitions, organize exhibitions, and develop and deliver activities that will encourage broad appreciation for North Hawaii Heritage. In addition, position will oversee the management and care of collections and the curatorial and pedagogical activities; and work cooperatively with the research requests from other scholars and museums. In a leadership capacity, the coordinator will represent the Heritage Center to the community, businesses, and local and state leaders and will be the visible spokesperson for the heritage center locally, regionally and nationally. In collaboration with educational institutions, other entities such as museums and historical societies, and governmental agencies, the Coordinator will develop an interactive, virtual heritage center to further the Heritage center’s activities and extend educational reach into classrooms and homes. In collaboration with UH faculty, students and other interested organizations, the Coordinator will develop and deliver programming (classes, lectures, seminars, films and exhibitions, research) to support the preservation and dissemination of the history and heritage of North Hawaii. Additionally, the coordinator will assist in identifying potential donors and partners for short- and long-term initiatives that ensure the future of the Heritage center; oversee fundraising and marketing efforts specific to the Heritage Center; write and /or collaborate grant writing; and prepare operating budget and makes budgetary recommendations in concurrence with the NHERC Director. Professional responsibilities will also include coordinating student research and possibly instructing an occasional credit or non-credit class.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in History, Anthropology, Hawaiian Studies, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university; one year of experience in project management within a heritage center or museum; demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and/or supervise research and development activities; proven successful grant writing experience in the past obtaining private, state and/or federal grant monies; ability to interact effectively with students and/or associates when appropriate; ability to speak effectively in public; ability to work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment; demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision; demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and to successfully balance competing priorities and deadlines; comfortable in cultivating donors and asking for gifts.

Desirable Qualifications: Doctoral degree in History, Anthropology, Hawaiian Studies, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university; experience teaching credit classes; extensive experience in project management within a heritage center or museum; experience with the start up organization of heritage centers and/or museums; knowledge of North Hawaii communities, history, literature and culture; demonstrated ability to work effectively with university faculty, students, professional staff, and the community; demonstrated high-level organizational skills; experience in academic program development; strong understanding and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and individual differences.
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Pay Range: Negotiable.

To Apply: Submit resume, official transcripts showing degrees and coursework to date (copies are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at time of hire), cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications as described above, and the email addresses and phone numbers of three references to Ms. Farrah-Marie Gomes, NHERC, P.O. Box 279, Honoka‘a, HI, 96727, or electronically to fmgomes@hawaii.edu. Please refer to position 73400 when making inquiries. Successful candidates may be asked to do interviews at the North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center.

Inquiries: Ms. Farrah-Marie Gomes, fmgomes@hawaii.edu

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is an EEO/AA Employer D/M/V/W.

Job Announcement - Palau HPO

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Palau Historic Preservation Office Job Announcement

POSITION: Republic of Palau (PALAU) Consulting Archaeologist

CLOSING DATE: until filled

LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: To be negotiated from one to two years

SALARY RANGE: Between $37,000 and $41,000

HOUSING: Housing will be provided in addition to salary.

LOCATION AND SUPERVISION: This is a national level position funded by a Historic Preservation Fund Grant administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. In carrying out the duties herein described compliance with all applicable U.S. Federal laws and regulations governing the Historic Preservation Fund Grant is required.

The major Islands of the Republic of Palau (PALAU) are located in the Pacific Ocean between five and ten degrees north of the Equator, approximately 2, 500 miles west by southwest of Hawaii, and approximately 600 miles north of New Guinea. Temperatures and humidity are typical of tropical islands near the Equator. Shopping and medical facilities are limited. Public schools are available to residents but educational standards vary and most classes are taught in local languages. A small number of private schools are available. English is widely spoken but the local language is Palauan and is used for many government meetings and all community events. Applicant must be able to adapt to differences in culture, relative isolation, environmental conditions, and relatively higher prices for imported goods.

TRAVEL: Approved official travel between Palau will be paid for by the employment agency. Should the Archaeologist originate from a foreign country the employee’s initial travel to Palau and final return to the origin country will be paid for by the employing agency. The moving costs of Household Goods will also be paid for by the employing agency.

DUTIES: The Palau Consulting Archaeologist will serve as the nation’s technical expert on archaeology and historic preservation providing guidance and expert recommendations at both the State and National levels. The duties of the Consulting Archaeologist will assist or guide the following activities of the Historic Preservation Offices:

1) Meeting any requirements of U.S. National Park Service Program Assessments.

2) Training Historic Preservation Office staff in archaeology and cultural resource management to enable them to be as knowledgeable, self-sufficient and self-directed as possible in carrying out their mission.

3) Developing, coordinating and carrying out plans for archaeological surveys and test excavations.

4) Establishing and maintaining centralized cultural resources inventories and registration systems.

5) Monitoring ground disturbing projects.

6) Assessing the condition and evaluating the significance of a variety of cultural resources.

7) Cultural resource management planning in coordination with State and National Government Agencies and the U.S. National Park Service.

8) Designing and managing cultural resource museum and laboratory facilities.

9) Designing and maintaining electronic cultural resources database.

10) Ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the U.S. National Historic Preservation Act and implementing regulations 36 CFR 800 with regard to U.S. Federal undertakings in the PALAU.

11) Writing Project and Program reports and,

12) Other archaeological and cultural resource management duties as assigned.

13) Write report for each survey carried out in each respective PALAU State and write report on the Archaeology Program for each PALAU State at the end of the period for each island where the Archaeologist works.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant must have a graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field with a specialization in some applied field of Archaeology. The applicant must have a minimum of three years of full-time professional experience in applying theories, methods, and practices of Archaeology that enable professional and appropriate decisions to be made about the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration and treatment of historic and cultural properties. The applicant must demonstrate successful application of acquired proficiencies in Archaeology to the practice of historic preservation, and the ability to carry research to completion. Preference will be given to applicants with a specialization and field experience in Pacific Prehistory, particularly that of Micronesia. The applicant must be fluent in English and be able to communicate at a professional level in English, both orally and in writing. The applicant must demonstrate competency in operation of computers and software relating to word processing, database, and Geographic Information System. The applicant must be in good health and be fully capable of undertaking extended archaeological fieldwork in rugged terrain, under adverse conditions including extreme heat and humidity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please send by both fax and surface mail your current curriculum vita and a cover letter specifying how your qualifications and experience will enable you to successfully complete the duties of this position. Selection will be based on a combination of academic qualifications, field experience, and products. The fax numbers and addresses to send your application to are:

Paula Falk Creech, 1111 Jackson St. Ste. 700, Oakland, CA. 94607, American Samoa and Micronesia Program Manager, National Park Service, paula_creech@nps.gov, Office (510) 817-1395, Fax (510) 817-1484

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Mr. Dwight Alexander Historic Preservation Officer Director Bureau of Arts and Culture Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs P. O. Box 100 Government of the Republic of Palau Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Telephone (680) 488-2489 Fax (680) 488-2657 histpres@palaunet.com

HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS: This program receives U.S. Federal funds from the U.S. National Park Service, Department of Interior. Regulations of the U.S. Department of Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in Departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, P. O. Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127.

All work conducted or supervised by the Palau Consulting Archaeologist shall fully meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. All reports must be written in accordance with the applicable Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

The acknowledgment of NPS support, the required disclaimer statement, and the required nondiscrimination statement are required in all reports, publications, public information materials, including audio and visual, and in workshop materials.

Research publications derived out of the contract work must acknowledge National Park Service and Palau support. Copies must be supplied to the PALAU National, PALAU State Offices and NPS.

Keala Pono Employment Announcement

Keala Pono Archaeological Consulting, LLC is seeking to fill part-time temporary archaeologist/ethnographer positions for work on Molokaʻi, Lanaʻi, and Oʻahu. Possible tasks include archival research, writing, conducting interviews for a cultural impact assessment, and assisting with archaeological inventory survey. Experience in one or more of these areas is preferred. Work will commence in July and run for approximately four months, although longer term employment opportunities are possible. Keala Pono offers flexible hours and competitive pay. Residents of Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi are encouraged to apply.

Keala Pono is a minority-owned, woman-owned small business that promotes the preservation and long-term stewardship of cultural resources and emphasizes community outreach and training. We are looking for individuals who share in our enthusiasm for seeking further knowledge about Hawaii’s past, working in a culturally-sensitive manner, and documenting archaeological resources for the benefit of the community.

Interested applicants may send a curriculum vita to:

Windy Keala McElroy, PhD

Principal, Keala Pono Archaeological Consulting, LLC

wkm@keala-pono.com

2010 SHA Conference Information

The Society for Hawaiian Archaeology 2010 Annual Conference will be held from Friday, October 15, through Sunday, October 17. The conference will be hosted at the Aston Aloha Beach Hotel (http://www.alohabeachresortkauai.com/) in Wailuanuiaho‘ano, Kaua‘i (3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI 96746), adjacent to the Wailua River and Lydgate Park.

A call for papers will be forthcoming. Jenny Kahn has graciously accepted the duty of session organizer.

Also, we have reserved a small block of rooms at the Aston Aloha Beach Hotel. Our group discount rate is $80 per night for a standard room (sleeps 2-4). The reserved rate is good only up to 30 days before our conference (not after Sept. 14), and also applies three days prior and after our conference date.

Call (808) 823-6000 for reservations (Monday – Friday from 8am - 4pm HST) and mention that you are attending the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology conference so you will receive our group discount rate.

Field trips are being discussed and we are open to suggestions as to where our members might want to visit on Kaua‘i. Perhaps some of our CRM members who work on Kaua‘i could kokua here. Some suggestions have been Ke‘e and Limahuli, Nu‘alolo Kai, Makauwahi Cave, National Tropical Botanical Garden (new research library), the archives of Kaua‘i (Kaua‘i Historical Society, Kaua‘i Museum, Grove Farm Museum), and/or ???????

We are also looking for a few student volunteers to help with the registration tables etc. Volunteers will have their conference fees waived, and I have an extra hotel room that could be available for student sharing. Please contact me if you are interested.

More information will be emailed on the SHA listserve and website as it becomes available. Please email Victoria Wichman if you have any questions. Email: victoria.wichman@gmail.com

Looks like it’s shaping up to be a great conference!

Call for Papers SHA Conference 2010

It is time to start thinking about papers and sessions for the 2010 SHA meeting to be held in Kaua‘i. We are planning to accommodate 15 minute presentations as well as posters, time and space permitting. Please forward the title of your proposed paper or poster to Jenny Kahn via email by June 30th so she can begin to organize sessions. Anyone interested in organizing a thematic session should send her a proposed session title as well as titles for the proposed papers. Abstracts will be due Sept 15th, another email will be sent out requesting these in a few months. Email: jennifer.kahn@bishopmuseum.org

SWCA Job Opening

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Archaeologist/Project Manager with SWCA Environmental Consultants

Location: Guam

Job Description: SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking to fill the position of a self-motivated, creative, and highly organized Archaeologist/Project Manager. This regular salaried position is located in SWCA`s Guam office, and will report to the SWCA Senior Archaeologist on Guam. The position will entail the conduct of cultural resource investigations; assisting the Senior Archaeologist with project coordination and quality control, and expanding SWCA's professional reputation in archaeological and historical consulting and research. This will include supervision of fieldwork and responsibility for report writing.

Responsibilities: Overall responsibilities include participation in preparation of proposals, research designs, and management plans; supervision of archaeological field crews; conducting archaeological fieldwork; managing project schedules and budgets; preparing technical reports; compliance with all SWCA health and safety procedures; and working closely with the SWCA Senior Archaeologist and other staff members to promote SWCA’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in archaeology with at least five (5) years supervisory and field experience. Pacific islands experience in preferred. The candidate must have demonstrated exception verbal and written communication skills, a record of completing technical reports in a timely fashion, and ability to coordinate and supervise field personnel and resources within time and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate must have the ability to prioritize and successfully support multiple concurrent projects and reporting deadlines, be flexible with changing work priorities, and work with minimal supervision. Experience with and knowledge of contracts and professional consulting is preferred. The selected candidate must have a demonstrated track record of working productively within a multi-organizational team, including SWCA staff, teaming partners, clients, and government officials.

The candidate must be proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Experience in the use of statistical and database management program is preferred. Knowledge and experience with geographic information systems software (GIS/GPS) Bilingual capability in East Asian and/or Pacific island languages is a plus.

The successful applicant must have current eligibility to work in the United States, and must either already reside on Guam or be willing to relocate to Guam.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of cultural and natural resource scientists and planners. Our professionals specialize in natural and cultural resource management, sustainability services, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SWCA has offices throughout the West, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Islands. Since 1981, SWCA has achieved a national reputation for providing its clients with professional integrity as well as creative solutions based on sound science. SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership plan. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Salary: Salary is dependent upon experience. SWCA provides a casual work environment and competitive benefits and retirement plan programs. SWCA is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm with more than 600 employees in 24 offices.

How to Apply: Please apply online including a letter of Interest and resume, the names of at least three references, and examples of your original writing using the link below. If you have any questions about how to apply online you may email SWCA at recruiting@swca.com.

https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=76&company_id=16126&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992273&aid=1

Visit SWCA’s web site, www.swca.com, and discover why SWCA is a great place to work for environmental professions interested in sound science and creative solutions. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

New Job Posting

Haun & Associates seeks to hire immediately qualified archaeologists for inventory survey on the Island of Hawaii.

Starting date is April 1 and the project is expected to last for approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Minimum qualifications include a B.A. degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and at least two full years of field experience. Previous experience in Hawaii or elsewhere in the Pacific is highly desirable.

Work will be strenuous in very rugged terrain and the conditions will be hot and humid. Must be able to hike up to 5-7 miles per day carrying required gear. Employment requires a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Per diem and housing will be provided. Reasonable roundtrip airfare will be reimbursed upon satisfactory completion of project employment. Overtime work should be anticipated.

Submit resume or CV and three references from recent employers and their contact information to:
haunandassociates@gmail.com