Historic Preservation Genealogist

Open: January 12 2026Close: March 17 2026Job Title: GenealogistDepartment:Historic Preservation Reports To: DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 841 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Under the direction of the Director/THPO of the Historic Preservation Department this position will create a genealogical database to assist Puyallup Tribal members with their family history research conduct genealogical research analysis interpretation and source citation in order to document the Tribes history. The position will record family histories from Puyallup Tribal and general community members using video and audio recordings when Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct effective and efficient genealogical research at various archives libraries online and onsite in order to gather Tribal History. Documents findings by indexing within Departments a database containing Puyallup Tribal member familial history including scanning and uploading documents photos and other resources to be easily accessible to Puyallup Tribal meetings with Puyallup Tribal Members and other community members to document Tribal familial history. Researches information received for confirmation and then adds documentation to extensive research of the Tribes history timelines important dates events and members and compiles information into various mediums for dissemination into videos slide shows PowerPoint presentations books and the Director/THPO and Assistant Director/Collections Manager in compiling history documents and photographs for the creation of documentaries on the Puyallup Tribes Tribal and community members with Constructing family the database created and information gathered from Tribal members creates and maintains the Puyallup Tribal family chart. Prepares history reports in narrative form or writes brief historical compilations to document research and and makes recommendations for genealogical displays/exhibits in the Tribal Museum Assists the Director/THPO and Assistant Director/Collections Manager in preservation and security of items of historical importance to the Tribe. Create informational material for Tribal membership regarding the history of the Puyallup Tribe. Gathering the many different family stories and history of the diverse membership and community membersAs Tribal members and community members allow enhance department collections including oral histories by collecting both audio and video recorded accounts of family historyPerforms other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceAssociates degree required; and/or two years of experience and/or training in the areas of performing extensive genealogical research and compiling findings including knowledge of how to locate and utilize online local and social history resources. Demonstrated knowledge of how to perform extensive genealogical historical research is required. Must be able to correctly record and transcribe oral histories. Required knowledge of Puyallup Tribal history culture and be a Puyallup Tribal be willing to attend genealogy trainings both local and out of state. Must have extensive skills using the following computer hardware and software:Past PerfectAncestryFamily SearchFamily Tree MakerWindows 2010 or newerMicrofilm viewerMicrophones digital cameras Video recordersScanner/Printer/CopierLanguage SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete or CertificatesMust have a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance. Drivers License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent the employee from driving GSA demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity of personal history and historical demonstrate ability to conduct business confidentially and protect tribal members demonstrate an ability to perform accurate research through extensive reading and in gathering oral history have excellent written and verbal demonstrate good time management skills and be highly have ability to multitask while working on several projects at a demonstrate strong customer service skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team attention to detail DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential operation and set up of the ability to operate a personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and photocopier as well as various computer programs and audio/visual the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office setting. Local travel are frequent contacts and interruptions throughout the to work in a team environment in a shared Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. 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