The Public Access Program Coordinator provides technical, administrative, and stakeholder engagement support to Joint Region Marianas (JRM) for the implementation and management of the Public Access Plan (PAP) for culturally significant locations located on Department of Defense installations throughout Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The position supports compliance with commitments established under applicable Programmatic Agreements (PAs), including the 2011 Programmatic Agreement for Military Relocation to Guam and the CNMI and other related cultural resources agreements.
This position serves as the primary coordinator or directly supports the designated Access Plan Coordinator (APC), for public access requests to historic properties, traditional cultural properties, and culturally significant locations located on military lands. Responsibilities include coordinating access requests with installation security personnel, facilitating site visits and escorts, supporting communication with the public and preservation agencies, assisting with outreach and public information efforts, and maintaining records associated with PAP implementation. The position also supports annual reviews and updates to the Public Access Plan, incorporating stakeholder feedback, site conditions, public safety considerations, installation security requirements, and resource protection needs.
The coordinator will possess strong organizational, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with military personnel, government agencies, cultural practitioners, preservation professionals, community members, and other stakeholders. The position requires professionalism, diplomacy, and the ability to balance cultural resources stewardship, public access, and military mission requirements.