ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER

“Archaeologist - Cultural Resource Compliance Manager”

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HABITAT BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED

FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 23 / SALARY RANGE ($51,625 - $92,573)

REQUISITION #529918 / CLOSING DATE: 12/12/2024

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

Description of Duties: The Archaeologist/Cultural Resource Compliance Manager position supports AZGFD's Project Evaluation Program (PEP). PEP provides environmental services for AZGFD activities through compliance with regulatory requirements, assuring that all AZGFD projects comply with environmental laws. The purpose of the Archaeologist - CRCM will be to ensure all project activities are in compliance with cultural resource laws and to advise, facilitate, and plan the protection, preservation, and management of historic and archaeological resources for Arizona Game and Fish Commission properties. Major duties/Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the Department's cultural compliance on all projects and ensure the project adheres to applicable State and Federal Historic Preservation and Antiquity laws and guidelines; 
• Advise on project planning to include cultural compliance needs and coordination; 
• Lead coordination between the AZGFD, SHPO, Tribes, and federal/state agencies on cultural resource projects and compliance; 
• Review and approves project and property management plans to ensure compliance with cultural resource laws; 
• Develop cultural resource management plans for Department properties;
• Develop cultural resource monitoring plans for projects; 
• Manage and oversee consultant activities in relation to archaeological surveys, site flagging, monitoring, testing, and data recovery; 
• Review and approve cultural inventory or project proposals and survey reports to ensure fieldwork and reports are complete and conform to guidelines; 
• Acts as the cultural resources liaison with other state, federal, and tribal agencies to form partnerships related to ensuring the protection and preservation of cultural resources; 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The candidate must have knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to historic preservation, archaeology, and cultural resource management and coordination; Administration of cultural compliance planning, organizing and preparation of documentation for cultural resources; Methods and techniques of sources of information for archaeology resources; Principles, fundamental concepts, and practices of cultural resource management.

The candidate must possess skills and abilities including: Effective communication in a team environment including both written and oral communication skills. Apply current scientific archaeological theory, methods, and techniques in the identification, evaluation, and preservation treatment of archaeological resources; Direct work on complex project proposals, technical reports, Federal and state regulations, legislation and guidelines; Interpreting criteria for recommending archaeological sites for eligibility for listing on the Arizona and National Register of Historic Places; Handle negotiations, make decisions and evaluate impacts and archaeological preservation planning; Develop and manage project implementation milestones. Basic computer skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desired, but not required.

The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple tasks, while shepherding large projects through a complex and often changing process. To develop effective and positive interpersonal relationships with all staff and with other partner agencies; To analyze and prepare detailed cultural resource compliance reports and documentation including maps, images, and diagrams that will assist with agency planning and compliance; To review and approve contracted cultural resource compliance reports; To work independently and as part of a team; To develop and maintain effective relationships with cultural resource managers from respective state, federal, and tribal entities.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field and three years of professional or managerial experience in archaeology or cultural resources management and compliance or any combination of training and experience that meets the KSAs. Must be able to meet the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Professional Qualifications (36 CFR Part 61). The preferred candidate will have a master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field and be able to obtain an annual Arizona Antiquities Act (AAA) blanket permit. In addition, the preferred candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate ability and willingness to coach/mentor a team and others and have considerable education and experience in managing compliance for a natural resource or land management agency, including performing tribal coordination and project clearance or coordination with a state historic preservation office.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development. The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 days of vacation
• 12 sick days with accumulation benefits
• 10 paid holidays
• Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
• Superior health care options
• Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
• Many more benefit programs are available

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/environmental-program-manager-phoenix-arizona-united-states-1aebcc2f-6ee8-40c9-9b1e-4b428d2123c9

APPLICATION PERIOD: 2024 - Until Need Filled

SERIES & GRADE: IC-0301-9/11

Salary: $59,966 - $94,317; higher locality rates may apply

POSITION: Multiple Positions- Term - Temporary - Not to Exceed 4 Years

DUTY LOCATIONS: Nationwide - Location Negotiable Upon Selection

WHO MAY APPLY: All United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust-Background investigation

When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support

Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.

This position is being announced under FEMA's Cadre of On-call Response/Recovery Employee (CORE) Program. This is a Temporary appointment in the Excepted Service, not to exceed 4 years, with the option to extend based on workload and funding availability. Veterans Preference does not apply to the CORE selection process.

The Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Cadre (EHP) announces the hiring of EHP Historic Preservation Specialist (HSSP) position under FEMA's Core Program.

Requirements

• This position requires a Public Trust background investigation.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or National to be considered for this position.
• This position is 100% travel, and you will be required to travel up to, but not limited to 320+ days a year. When not deployed, your duty station will be your residence of record (ROR).
• You must have completed a BA or Master's degree program in related subject or field.
• You must hold Secretary of Interior Qualification (SOI) or be eligible to obtain SOI Qualification with additional experience in one of the following Architecture, Architectural History, Historic Architect, History, and Archeology.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.

Special Physical Requirements

• Work is performed at a desk, walking, standing, bending, carrying light to medium objects, and in austere conditions.
• You must be able to walk, stand, and sit, for extended periods.
• You must be able to work in austere conditions and in undesirable locations. 
• Work may take place in undesirable conditions that include exposure to excessive heat, unhealthy environments, and extended hours.
• You must be able to stay in temporary housing when deployed if necessary.
• Housing accommodations may be limited and require stays in temporary structures without electricity.

Duties

• Makes recommendations to the supervisor on historic preservation policy and procedures, and program guidance and training information on historic preservation compliance issues.
• Analyzes and recommends implementation of guidance, policies, procedures, and directives to enhance historic preservation compliance strategies and further integrate considerations into the delivery of FEMA's assistance programs.

• Identifies historic resource considerations in a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) and undertakings in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Develops and maintains liaison with State, Tribal, and Federal resource agencies, and private sector organizations, in order to coordinate compliance issues, disseminate technical information and maintain knowledge of government-wide programs and initiatives associated with implementation of historic preservation laws and their impact on the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and related disaster assistance laws. 

• Provides historic preservation compliance advice to FEMA and State Emergency Management personnel and serves as subject matter expertise for review of existing materials to ensure that historic preservation compliance issues are adequately addressed.
• Provide all assistance to the supervisor and staff on assignments in support of FEMA’s disaster programs by researching historic preservation compliance requirements procedures and guidelines to effectively and expeditiously ensure compliance with appropriate historic requirements.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume must show that you meet requirements for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess minimum competencies required for the position. To accurately credit your experience, please make sure to list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment and/or employment.

To qualify for this position at the IC-11 level (starting at $72,553 per year) your resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the IC-09 in federal service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of the following specialized experience:

1. Reviewing projects or programs to ensure compliance with environmental laws (i.e., the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplains), 11990 (Wetlands), and 12898 (Environmental Justice)
2. Evaluating historic properties, archaeological resources, and traditional cultural properties 
3. Developing environmental documentation, reports, or plans
4. Reviewing and making technical comments on environmental documentation prepared by stakeholders
5. Conveying environmental policy and program concepts to stakeholders and providing advice or guidance
6. Collecting data on historic preservation considerations related to potential impacts
7. Synthesizes information using EHP-related computer applications (e.g., ArcGIS, Google Earth, etc.)

Other

• All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. Deployments may include working more than eight hours a day, or more than 40 hours in a given week, including weekends and holidays, and under stressful, physically demanding, and austere conditions. When activated and deployed, you serve in a federal travel status and are entitled to lodging, transportation and per diem reimbursements for authorized expenses in accordance with federal travel regulations. 
• All candidates MUST be willing to travel up to, but not limited to 320 plus days a year during the term of this appointment unless leave is authorized.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FEMA requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. 
• All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, parental status, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors

How to Apply

Submit your resume to EHP Jobs@fema.dhs.gov. In Subject line, please put "HSSP Core Position."

• A selection panel will review resumes of all eligible applicants. A review of resumes will be on-going. We will inform you when you are being reviewed and/or selected for an interview.

Job Title: Project Manager/Senior Archaeologist
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Archaeological Resources - Project Delivery
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Arizona
Rate of Pay: $70,000 to $90,000

Pinyon is different…

…and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our 30-year employee-owned company. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

Let us prove it!

If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications. Pinyon is a company of opportunity

About this Position

Pinyon is seeking a full-time, salaried Project Manager/Senior Archaeologist with extensive field experience in Arizona (and other four-corner states). We need someone who can work independently but also enjoys collaborating with different people, from colleagues and clients to government agencies and other partners.

In this role, you’ll be leading cultural resource surveys (Class I, II, and III), handling reports, and making sure projects stay on track for a variety of clients, including private companies and state and federal agencies. You'll also manage field crews and keep things running smoothly from start to finish.

We're seeking someone with solid project management experience who can juggle deadlines, stick to budgets, and keep projects moving forward. If you're organized, professional, and can guide teams to get the job done well, this is the perfect role for you.

This position reports to the Archaeological Resources Technical Group Manager and gives you the chance to be part of a growing, dynamic team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising field staff
• Recording archeological sites (precontact and historic) identified during inventory
• Preparing National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility recommendations
• Site testing for NRHP evaluations
• Monitoring fieldwork quality and reviewing paperwork/notes
• Conducting background research and preparing desktop assessments
• Analyzing artifacts
• Construction monitoring
• Writing technical reports
• Identify and record archaeological sites, artifacts, features, soil characteristics, and understand site identification, delineation, and documentation procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• MS or MA degree in Anthropology or Archaeology
• Meets the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology (36 CFR 61)
• Permitted or immediately permittable within Arizona and familiar with AZSITE and ASM registration procedures
• Experience applying Cultural Resource Management (CRM) requirements of federal historic preservation laws and policies
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Section 106/ARPA compliance, NEPA, and understanding of relevant federal, state, local, and/or tribal laws and regulations
• Previous experience with federal agencies (e.g., BLM, USFS)
• Tribal consultation experience preferred
• Experience designing and managing (CRM) field surveys
• Field crew supervisory or field director experience
• Technical writing and document review experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Collector, Survey123 and other software programs as required
• Ability to travel
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check

Application Process

To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at https://pinyon-env.net/careers/, select your desired position, click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com or by phone at 303.980.5200.

Application deadline: Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into your application and will give each submission careful consideration.

Summary of Benefits

Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.

EEO Statement

Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

About Pinyon

Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients’ needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.

The Pathways Intern NTE is located in the Southern Arizona Group. 
Temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year but may be extended each year without further competition, if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements under the Pathways Internship program and funding is available.

Interns NTE may NOT be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment.

Current enrolled students eligible to apply must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate seeking program, attending at least half-time and in good standing (minimum overall Grade Point Average of 2.0). Enrollment must be with an accredited educational institution.

Duties

• Assist National Park Service Resource and Facility Managers with background research to identify the National Register eligibility of historic properties on National Park Service lands.
• Conduct background research to document treatment histories for archeological sites and historic properties on National Park Service lands.
• Assist resource and facility managers with fieldwork and data entry associated with the condition assessment of historic properties and archeological sites on National Park Service lands.
• Assist with field projects including archeological survey and documentation.
• Assist with National Historic Preservation Act compliance and consultations.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Pathways participant agreement is required.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• The entire period served under the Intern Program counts as a trial period.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/31/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the basic requirements and at least one of the minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

Basic Requirements:

A. Education

1. Degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas:

¦ History of archeology.

¦ Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa.

¦ Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development.

¦ Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques.

¦ Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work.

AND

Six semester hours of related course work in:

¦ geography, geology, or cultural geography;

¦ history, historiography, or historical archeology;

¦ environmental studies;

¦ scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or

¦ surveying;

AND

¦ Archeological field school.

2. Related Curriculum: degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 (including archeological field

school).

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience

College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus

appropriate technical experience or additional education.

OR

C. Experience

Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher-grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project.

In addition to the above basic requirements, must meet at least one of the minimum qualifications below:

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Conducted archeological investigations as an experienced crew member or crew chief; prepared reports on archeological site investigations; conducted surveys using Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping techniques and preparing Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and overlays; and/or conducted historical archeological field investigations and report preparation. You must include hours per week worked.

-OR-

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of graduate-level education in addition to meeting the basic requirements that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered an academic year of graduate study. You must include transcripts.

-OR-

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take (9) hours of graduate education (50% of education). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

You will NOT be considered under Pathways unless you provide supporting information from your school. Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment OR it may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester. Copies of documents from your school website are acceptable if they contain all relevant information as listed above. Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814511100

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If you, or if you know someone who is interested in working in outdoor recreation areas and traveling to places many people will never see, a career in wildland fire may be the perfect fit.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to BLM Fire directly (BLM_FA_FIRES@BLM.GOV).

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST ADVANCED “Cultural Resource Compliance Manager”

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HABITAT BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED

FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 23 / HIRING SALARY RANGE ($60,000 - $82,000)

REQUISITION #528788 / CLOSING DATE: 10/14/2024

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

Description of Duties: The Cultural Resource Compliance Manager position supports AZGFD's Project Evaluation Program (PEP). PEP provides environmental services for AZGFD activities through compliance with regulatory requirements, assuring that all AZGFD projects comply with environmental laws. The purpose of the Cultural Resource Compliance Manager will be to advise, facilitate, and plan the protection, preservation, and management of historic and archaeological resources for Arizona Game and Fish Commission properties and activities.

Major duties will include:

• Coordinate the Department's cultural compliance on all projects and ensure the project
• adheres to applicable State and Federal Historic Preservation and Antiquity laws and guidelines; 
• Advise on project planning to include cultural compliance needs and coordination;
• Lead coordination between the AZGFD, SHPO, Tribes, and federal/state agencies on cultural resource projects and compliance; 
• Review and approves project and property management plans to ensure compliance with cultural resource laws; 
• Develop cultural resource management plans for Department properties; 
• Develop cultural resource monitoring plans for projects; 
• Manage and oversee consultant activities in relation to archaeological surveys, site flagging, monitoring, testing, and data recovery; 
• Review and approve cultural inventory or project proposals and survey reports to ensure fieldwork and reports are complete and conform to guidelines;
• Acts as the cultural resources liaison with other state, federal, and tribal agencies to form partnerships related to ensuring the protection and preservation of cultural resources;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The candidate must have knowledge of/in: state and federal laws pertaining to historic preservation, archaeology, and cultural resource management and coordination; Administration of cultural compliance planning, organizing and preparation of documentation for cultural resources; Methods and techniques of sources of information for archaeology resources; Principles, fundamental concepts, and practices of cultural resource management.

The candidate must possess skills and abilities: Effective communication in a team environment including both written and oral communication skills. Apply current scientific archaeological theory, methods, and techniques in the identification, evaluation, and preservation treatment of archaeological resources; Direct work on complex project proposals, technical reports, Federal and state regulations, legislation and guidelines; Interpreting criteria for recommending archaeological sites for eligibility for listing on the Arizona and National Register of Historic Places; Handle negotiations, make decisions and evaluate impacts and archaeological preservation planning; Develop and manage project implementation milestones. Basic computer skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desired, but not required.

The candidate must have ability: ability to manage multiple tasks, while shepherding large projects through a complex and often changing process. To develop effective and positive interpersonal relationships with all staff and with other partner agencies; To analyze and prepare detailed cultural resource compliance reports and documentation including maps, images, and diagrams that will assist with agency planning and compliance; To review and approve contracted cultural resource compliance reports; To work independently and as part of a team; To develop and maintain effective relationships with cultural resource managers from respective state, federal, and tribal entities.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field and three years of professional or managerial experience in archaeology or cultural resources management and compliance or any combination of training and experience that meets the KSAs. Must be able to meet the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Professional Qualifications (36 CFR Part 61). The preferred candidate will have a master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field and be able to obtain an annual Arizona Antiquities Act (AAA) blanket permit. In addition, the preferred candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate ability and willingness to coach/mentor a team and others and have considerable education and experience in managing compliance for a natural resource or land management agency, including performing tribal coordination and project clearance or coordination with a state historic preservation office.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development. The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 days of vacation
• 12 sick days with accumulation benefits
• 10 paid holidays 
• Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System 
• Superior health care options
• Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available) 
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
• Many more benefit programs are available

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

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AECOM is seeking an Archaeologist II to join our Cultural Resources group in Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities of this role include:

• Literature reviews and record checks.

• Conducting cultural resource surveys and archaeological monitoring and excavations.

• Documenting archaeological and historical resources; must be able to take accurate field notes, complete forms, and draw accurate profiles and plan view sketches.

• Using digital devices to record field data.

• Using a digital camera to photo-document artifacts, features, and sites and keeping an accurate photo log.

• Proficiency with standard word processing (Word) and workbook (Excel) software.

• Writing site descriptions and contributions to reports.

• Processing artifacts (washing, labeling, and cataloging) and performing basic analysis of artifacts.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA in anthropology/archaeology or closely related field.

• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in cultural resource management/archaeology.

• Flexibility to travel overnight and out of state for up to a month or more at a time, if needed.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years or cultural resource management experience.

• Completion of Archaeological field school.

• Experience with implementing archaeological fieldwork logistics, protocols, and data collection.

• Knowledge of cultural resource field survey and excavation techniques, ability to process (wash, catalog, and label) recovered archaeological artifacts, properly fill out field and laboratory forms.

• Knowledge and understanding of equipment and technology used to collect and record archaeological data, including GPS applications and Microsoft applications.

• Ability to write well, including artifact, feature, site, and landscape descriptions.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with other project staff.

• Familiarity with cultural resource management protocols and processes, including compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act.

• Some experience with conducting laboratory analysis of both prehistoric and historic material.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10113625

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

https://aecom.jobs/phoenix-az/archaeologist-ii/0BC1A0C72BD945DE9DB3F3CB069194B8/job/

Job ID: 55372

Location: Professional & Supervisory

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Phoenix Arts and Culture Department supports, champions, and promotes the City's arts, culture, and educational community to make Phoenix a great place to live, work, and visit. The S'edav Va'aki Museum and the City's Archaeology Office are a division of the Arts and Culture Department and are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the next City Archaeologist.

This position is the archaeological technical expert for the City to ensure that the City remains in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies, ordinances, and current industry standards regarding archaeological and cultural resources and to ensure best practices for the treatment (including interpretation) of City-owned archaeological sites. The City Archaeologist is responsible for developing successful partnerships with, and acts as the City's liaison to Tribal communities, state and federal agencies, stakeholder organizations, and the public.

The position provides management-level advice to department administration and outside entities on technical and regulatory archaeological policy issues and concerns. The City Archaeologist provides supervision and technical oversight of permanent employees and consultants hired under direct contract to the City or by private entities to conduct archaeological investigations. These investigations include preparing plans and reporting for archaeological inventory, monitoring and data recovery. The position is responsible for overseeing the development of archaeological treatment plans and regulatory compliance actions and routinely reviewing and evaluating the impacts of City and applicant activities on archaeological/cultural resources. The City Archaeologist is also charged with managing archaeological resources and investigations within the boundaries of the S'edav Va'aki Museum.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• High ethical standing in the archaeological community.
• Knowledge and experience working with GIS-based datasets.
• Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with Tribal members.
• Strong public presentation skills, including with media.
• Strong business writing and oral communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a large workload.

SALARY

Pay Range: $97,780.80 - $131,040.00 annually. 

Hiring Range: $97,780.80 - $107,806.40 annually. 

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of professional archaeologist experience.
• Including two years of professional museum/cultural resource management work.
• Master's degree in archaeology or anthropology.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be able to:
  • With six months of hire, obtain an Arizona Antiquities Action Permit as a Principal Investigator AND
  • Within one year of hire, complete documented training in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800).
  • The costs of required training for employees will be covered by the City. 
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Seven years of professional archaeologist experience, including a background in Southwest Archaeology, specifically Hohokam culture.
• Experience consulting with federally recognized Tribes.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience developing and managing program and project-specific budgets.
• Experience with prehistoric archaeological feature documentation and preservation.
• Experience creating policy documents, managing contracts and creating scopes of work.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 3, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Grand Canyon National Park is hiring!

2 Positions: GS-0193-09 Archaeologist, Critical Need Hire

Duration: 30 days with possibility of another 30-day extension

Hourly: $28.73 (GS-09 Step 1) to $37.35 (GS-09 step 10)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: These are Critical Need Hire positions that can be filled for 30 days with the possibility of another 30-day extension. This appointment does not offer status in the Federal government and cannot be converted to a permanent position.

How to Apply: Please email your resume, list of references, and transcripts (if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience) to:

Ellen Brennan, Cultural Resources Program Manager: Ellen_Brennan@nps.gov

DUTIES: The position works primarily with the park’s Cultural Resource/Archaeology Program within the Science and Resource Management Division. The duties of this position include:

• Conducting archaeological monitoring of ground disturbing activities related to construction of the Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL).
• Identifying and recording archaeological features and artifacts related to ancestral and historic cultural groups of Northern Arizona.
• Recording site data (site records, excavation records, maps, photographs, artifact inventories, geospatial data, field notes), site condition, and site impact and treatment assessments.
• Entering archeological site, artifact, photograph, and project data into park databases.
• Archiving site data and processing specimens recovered in the field.
• Observation, identification, and recording of archaeological materials in areas of soil disturbance and immediately adjacent lands.
• Mitigation of archaeological discoveries through data recovery.
• Reporting on daily work activities, session reports, and year end reporting.
• Working with construction crews, project managers, and construction management representatives (CMRs).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position includes the requirements listed below. By stating you wish to be considered for this position, you are agreeing to comply with all conditions of employment.

• Occupancy in government quarters is expected unless the individual has housing in the local area. Housing is in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim.
• You will be required to work one weekend each pay period, some holidays, and/or occasionally earn overtime. Your schedule will most often be eight, 10-hour days with six days off. Your schedule will follow the schedule of the TCWL construction crew.
• You will be required to travel overnight away from home. The TCWL project is largely focused on work in the inner canyon at this time. Current work is focused at the Phantom Ranch Delta, Havasupai Gardens, and Plateau Point. Crew for these work locations are staying at the Havasupai Gardens Trail Crew bunkhouse and the Phantom bunkhouse. Activities include:
• • Backpacking into work locations, generally not more than 9 miles one way. personal supplies may be transported by mule or helicopter or may need to be carried in your backpack.
  • Hike in early the first day of the work cycle and hike out on the eighth day of the work cycle. 
  • Working in the inner canyon during the summer’s very hot weather conditions. Hiking in and out of the canyon during monsoons and snow events. 
  • Backpacking requires carrying up to approximately 20% of your body weight in personal camping gear, food and water, and fieldwork tools and supplies. 
  • You will work under all weather conditions in a remote and harsh environment. 
  • You may be camping in a tent for up to 8 days at a time or staying in shared lodging (bunkhouses) for up to 8 days at a time.

• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to wear a uniform (NPS field).
• You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has basic requirements required by the Office of Personnel Management. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will receive no further consideration for this position. It is recommended to submit any and all transcripts you have to justify this requirement (under grad, grad, etc). Applicants must meet one of the following:

EDUCATION: Possess a bachelor's or higher degree that includes 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology; Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; and theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques; Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work.

AND Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying.

AND Archeological field school.

- OR -

RELATED CURRICULUM: Degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements above (including archeological field school). You must include transcripts.

- OR -

EXPERIENCE: Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher-grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project. You must include hours worked.

- OR -

Combination of education and experience: College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. You must include transcripts.

AND

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as planning and conducting archeological resource surveys, preparing archeological survey reports, and evaluating the significance of archeological resources. You must include hours worked.

-OR-

EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's in archeology or equivalent graduate degree (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours). You must provide transcripts.

-OR-

Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Example: 6 months of specialized experience described above, (50% of the required specialized experience) and one and a half years (27 hours) of related graduate education (50% of the educational requirement for GS-09, in excess of that required for the GS-07 level which is one year). Note: one year of graduate level education equals the number of semester hours required by the college or university attended (if not provided 18 semester hours will be considered as meeting 1 year of graduate education). You must include transcripts and hours worked.

Grand Canyon National Park is hiring one GS-09 Term Archaeologist (series 0193) position to work as a cultural resource monitor for park infrastructure projects.

Duty Station is the Grand Canyon South Rim. Salary is $59,966 - $77,955 per year. Per Diem is available for all backcountry travel. The initial appointment is not-to-exceed 13 months but can be extended up to 4 total years based on project need.

The application period  is 07/18/2024 to 08/01/2024 via USAJobs.gov.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/799954000