Location:
205 S 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangement).
Salary: $56,591-$73,200; Grade: 21; Anticipated Salary:$68,200
Summary:
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
This position completes the cultural resources reviews for all the federal-aid projects. This position also assists with maintenance work orders, disposals, material source pits, and other state funded projects. This position is responsible for ensuring the technical completeness of documentation, is part of the Historic Preservation Team and will be supervised by the Historic Preservation Team Lead.
Duties:
Manage and oversee consultant activities relating to archaeological surveys, site flagging, monitoring, testing, and data recovery; and assessment of historic buildings and structures. Review technical reports, including overviews, surveys, testing and data recovery work plans, and final data recovery reports for adequacy and compliance. Work with consultants to ensure delivery of product by project deadlines.
Coordinate, consult with other state and federal agencies, local governments, & tribes on cultural resources & historic preservation issues, including site eligibility 7 project effects. Prepare & review Section 106 documents, including Memoranda of Agreement, Programmatic Agreements,& letters. Develop requests for proposals as necessary, review consultant proposals/ budgets. Provide cultural resource input to environmental documents.
Telephone and email consultation, project facilitation, and answering questions to facilitate project management process.
Communicate with Historic Preservation Team Lead/Cultural Resources Program Manager on a weekly basis to ensure adequate review of work project, inform HPT Lead of potential problems in the completion of the work that may affect project schedules/budget, discuss with HPT Lead difficult or complex projects. Fill in for Planner III on an as-needed basis during flex days, vacation, sick days to ensure continuity and flow in project clearance process and serve customers.
Work on emergency, non-standard or accidental discovery projects to ensure agency compliance with appropriate cultural resource laws.
Review projects and update project reports and database for tracking. Participate in team, group, and miscellaneous meetings and trainings as required by supervisor. Must be able to drive a state vehicle during the course and scope of work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
State, Federal, Tribal, local agency policies, procedures, and regulations to effectively manage and facilitate cultural resources clearances/projects.
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, knowledge of the principles of historic preservation, archaeological methods, and Arizona history and prehistory.
Verbal and written communication and facilitation to interact daily with ADOT personnel, outside agency personnel, tribes, consultants, and the public.
Project management to facilitate completion of large projects on tight and often changing schedules.
Phone and email usage.
Addressing archaeological data recovery situations.
Basic computer skills, use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positions System (GPS), are desired, but not required.
Preference:
Bachelor’s degree or above in archaeology/anthropology/history or related field. Additional training in Section 106 of NHPA, Arizona Historic Preservation Act, and other State and Federal cultural resource law.
Experience collecting class I data (AZSITE, HPT Portal, City of Phoenix database, GLOs, etc.). Field experience in prehistory and historic archaeology.
Experience in drafting small survey and monitoring reports.
Experience in the assessment of historic buildings and structures. Training/experience in project management, public speaking, facilitation, negotiation, & problem solving.
Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License. Candidates for this position must complete and sign PART 1 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment at the time of interview, which will allow ADOT to obtain the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). If considered, PART 2 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment allows a record review and reference check. The most recent 39-month period shown on the MVR will be reviewed in accordance with A.A.C. R2-10-207.11 (H) and (I). The review must show an acceptable driving record prior to any offer of employment being made by ADOT. Employment is contingent upon an acceptable MVR and record review/ reference check.
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page
Apply:
https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/environmental-project-manager-phoenix-arizona-united-states-b43eb9b9-eb32-46d1-901f-31542708ef28