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Description

**Closing Date to Apply:** October 13th, 2025

**Hourly:** $16.28/hour - $32.67/hour

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

**Benefits:** This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

_Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position._

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position protects, preserves, and perpetuates Wanapum heritage, language, history, areas of importance and cultural artifacts.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable

accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Patrol the Priest Rapids Project and areas of importance to the Wanapum by boat, truck, or walking; check for infringements upon culturally significant areas; address potential disturbances or vandalism with efficiency and professionalism; protect the land areas around the Priest Rapids Project and other Wanapum interests by keeping constant vigilance.

+ Inform the public on appropriate use of Priest Rapids Project lands; provide guidance and direction on the respectful use of public lands; demonstrate problem solving skill and handle interactions with the public, coworkers and other professionals respectfully in potentially tense situations.

+ Assist in surveys, studies, and various evaluations as directed by Cultural Resources Manager, or supervisors; provide transportation, guidance, and expertise regarding infringements, areas of concern, and recreation areas.

+ Monitor and oversee the sights and traditional cultural places along the river from Rock Island Dam to Vernita Bridge; protect all areas of importance to the Wanapum and help in the management of the Priest Rapids Project area.

+ Support the Wanapum Heritage Center by providing front desk administration periodically; facilitate the Living Cultures Program including gathering cultural materials, organizing parades, and assisting with events.

+ Preserve, protect, and perpetuate Wanapum culture and heritage for future generations; support the Heritage Center in the Wanapum language department recording and documenting cultural dialect and oral histories as directed; administer recording sessions with elders, classes, and tribal people, effectively preserving stories; develop teaching materials for community classes.

+ Communicate effectively and attend meetings as directed including work group, safety, and travel meetings; document daily activities and report on important items; keep accurate records and photos where necessary.

+ In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.

+ Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

+ Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.

+ Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

+ Following all safety policies and procedures.

+ Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

+ Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.

+ Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

**Preferred Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

+ High School Diploma

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Knowledge of Utilities’ policies and procedures, historic properties guidelines, and cultural resources reporting; local, state, and federal law governing cultural resources; Priest Rapids Project boundaries.

+ Skill in problem solving; written and oral interpersonal communication; public interfacing; communicating with Native American tribes; GIS and AutoCAD software, tools, and applications.

Physical Requirements

+ Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

+ Majority of work is performed in the field, with some work a standard office setting.

+ Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units.

+ Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours; 8-10 hours

_*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)._

_The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.