FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES WILL BE JULY 18, 2014, THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Arizona State Parks Mission Statement: Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners. To learn more about Arizona State Parks, visit our web site at azstateparks.com

Planner III, Cultural Resources Manager

LOCATION: Arizona State Parks Phoenix Office

1300 W. Washington

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Arizona State Parks (ASP) oversees and manages thirty parks in Arizona. Fourteen of these parks contain forty-five historic buildings and additional structures listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places. There is one archaeological park and 1000+ archaeological sites within all thirty parks. The management, protection, and preservation of all of these historic and archaeological resources is mandatory by law and important to ASP and the State of Arizona. Half of this position will be responsible for the Agency's cultural resources compliance activities relating to Federal and State laws. Arizona State Parks coordinates a statewide network of 900+ volunteers trained and certified to monitor more than 82,000 recorded archaeological sites throughout the State of Arizona on public lands. The Arizona Site Steward program is managed by utilizing 27 leadership volunteers who coordinate other volunteers by region to monitor sites on Federal, State and local municipality lands for signs of vandalism. ASP has inter-government agreements that specify the extent of these volunteer activities. Half of this position will be responsible for the management of the Arizona Site Steward program.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Cultural Resources Manager is the Agency subject matter expert in archaeology and history. They advise and facilitate the protection, preservation, and management of historic and archaeological resources at ASP. They identify and make recommendations regarding paleontological resources at ASP. They coordinate the training, supervision and data collection of the 900+ Arizona Site Stewards. Responsibilities include following all applicable State and Federal Historic Preservation and Antiquities laws and guidelines; acts as a liaison between ASP, State Historic Preservation Office and Arizona State Museum regarding projects impacting cultural resources at the parks; acts as a liaison between leadership volunteers and other partner agency archaeologists for support of the Arizona Site Steward program; works in a team environment involving ASP staff (Park Managers, State Historic Preservation Office staff, Chief of Development, Architect, Park Research and Science Manager, Chief of Operations, ASP Curator), other State Agencies (examples: Arizona State Museum, Arizona Dept. of Transportation, State Lands Dept.) Federal Agencies (examples: BLM, US Forest Service, National Park Service), and outside contractors; works as a team member to support public outreach, interpretation and exhibition related to cultural resources. The Cultural Resources Manager is responsible for the management and interpretation of cultural resources of ASP. This includes working with the Site Stewards, conducting surveys of project areas that may impact cultural resources, writing technical/professional reports, writing contracts for survey work to be completed by outside firms, recording archaeological and historical sites and evaluating them for eligibility to the Arizona Register of Historic Places, recommending mitigation or preservation measures for cultural resources on ASP land, reviewing reports for accuracy written by outside firms, writing interpretive plans and exhibit text, training ASP staff, volunteers and Site Stewards in cultural resource issues and interpretation.

BY FEDERAL REGULATION THIS POSITION REQUIRES:

Master of Arts or Sciences degree with a major in Cultural Resource Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field plus (1) at least one year of professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archaeological research, administration, or management; (2) At least four months of supervised field and analytical experience in general North American archaeology; and (3) Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

Must be AAA (Arizona Antiquities Act) permitted or permitable at the Principal Investigator and Project Director Level on ASP's Blanket Permit with ASM. Must have written at least two historic properties treatment plans (HPTP) and the reports resulting from the archeological research described in the plans. At least one of the required projects must be an excavation. Must have administered and supervised two archeological research projects including supervision of all the project directors in the laboratory or in the field, consultations with state and federal agencies and tribes, and supervision of all projects' phases until final delivery of all project materials and reports, so that the research and work is conducted and concludes according to the two HPTP's or two research designs with work plans as required above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Cultural Resource Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field, including field school. Knowledge of field archaeology, historic preservation, historic sites/parks, cultural resource management, historic preservation, and preservation law. Knowledge of Archaeological field methods, particularly Southwest Native American prehistory. Knowledge of Arizona history and prehistory. Knowledge of State and federal laws pertaining to historic preservation, archaeology, and cultural resources management, Knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, Arizona Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria. Knowledge of Historic building preservation, Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Knowledge of Fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of cultural resource management. Knowledge of Use and development of cultural resources, AZSITE, and Global Information Systems (GIS) databases. Knowledge of Best practices in volunteer resource management. Knowledge of Effective management of volunteer programs, including recruitment, placement, supervision and recognition of volunteers. Knowledge of Event, project and program coordination. Skill in effective individual and team interaction. Skill in effective written, oral and interpersonal communication. Skill in use of computer software programs in MAC and/or IBM operating systems, Microsoft and electronic communication. Skill in use of AZSITE for work on ASP lands Skill in use of ArcView, Global Information Systems (GIS). Skill in effective time and priority management. Skill in effective organization and event coordination. Skill in problem solving. Skill in data and trend analysis. Skill in technical/electronic database management. Skill in public presentation development and staging. Skill in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans or drawings. Ability to develop effective and positive interpersonal working relationships with diverse staff and volunteers at Arizona State Parks Phoenix office and field locations, professional colleagues at SHPO, ASM and other Federal and State agencies, contracting firms, and Native American Tribes, avocational archaeologists and historians in the Site Steward program, Arizona Historical Society and chapters, Arizona Archaeological Society and chapters, and others. Ability to write professional technical reports; photograph, document, record and evaluate archaeological sites, historic buildings and structures as to their eligibility to the Arizona Register of Historic Places. Ability to recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Ability to implement archaeological data recovery measures, as appropriate. Ability to research and write interpretive text for programs, exhibits, and community presentations. Ability to analyze complex situations and make sound recommendations. Ability to manage sensitive and delicate situations with a high degree of cordiality. Ability to perform fieldwork in extreme temperatures and to hike over rough terrain for 8 - 10 miles. Ability to travel frequently, drive alone for long distances, stay overnight when necessary. Ability to meet project deadlines Ability to evaluate and establish priorities. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Ability to speak articulately in public/private settings. Ability to react to changing program needs. Ability to posses and maintain a Class D Arizona Driver's license.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

SELECTIVE PREFERENCES: Ability to communicate archaeological concepts, preservation practices and legal requirements to diverse audiences (age, ethnicity, and knowledge level) in a clear, positive and interesting manner - both oral and written. 3-5 years experience in field archaeology, historic preservation, historic sites/parks, cultural resource management, historic preservation, and preservation law.

All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

See the full posting here:

At Tierra Right of Way Services, the Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for the implementation of the research aspects of CRM, while Project Managers (PM) handle the business aspects of CRM projects. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person who can successfully handle the duties of both positions. The primary job responsibility is to design and oversee research aspects of cultural resource projects in Arizona. Additional job responsibilities include marketing to existing and new clients, responding to RFPs and RFQs, preparing scopes of work, cost proposals, and research designs, implementing all aspects of fieldwork and overseeing the work of employees assigned to projects, producing technical reports, and providing effective coordination with clients, agencies, SHPO, and tribes. The PI/PM works closely with the other PIs and PMs, Field Directors, GIS specialists, and the Environmental Planning and Cultural Resources Division Director; therefore, the successful candidate must work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must also have the ability to multi-task, including managing multiple small Class I, Class III, and monitoring projects simultaneously. The successful candidate must be currently permitted, or can be, with Arizona State Museum (ASM), Arizona Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest Service; holding permits in surrounding states is also desirable. A small to moderate amount of travel may be required as needed; a current valid Driver’s license is required. The successful candidate must be a United States citizen or hold a federally approved work visa; Arizona law requires verification.

Duties Include:
• Managing projects for the Tucson and Phoenix offices, and possibly the New Mexico offices.
• Working closely with existing and new clients.
• Preparing cultural resource components of proposals.
• Writing research designs and overseeing research aspects of excavations and large-
scale survey projects.
• Directing large excavation projects.
• Preparing scopes of work and budgets.
• Working with the PIs and PMs in developing research goals for the Division.
• Coordinating with the Field Directors to ensure that research goals are met.
• Writing synthetic and interpretive chapters of reports.
• Working with government agencies, ASM, et al. to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and protocols.
• Training personnel in field methods, analytical techniques, database management,
report writing, research techniques, and archaeological theory and methods.
• Content editing of all drafts and final reports.
• Attending conferences and professional meetings; encouraging personnel to present papers at these conferences.
• Analytic skills are a plus, including historic, shell, and ceramic.

Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. of  Tempe ,  AZ  (ACS) is seeking to hire a cultural resource Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will:

 

• have a Masters degree in Anthropology (Archaeology);
• qualify as a Project Director on an  Arizona  state permit;
• have experience managing multiple small projects simultaneously and providing support for larger projects
• have an understanding of cultural resource compliance within the framework of NEPA; and
• have a close familiarity with the performance of such tasks under ADOT contracts.

 

In short, we are looking for a detail-oriented multi-tasker who is able to get started in the very near future and can contribute to project management right away.

 

The duties of this position involve completing cultural resource clearance projects from project initiation through project implementation and close-out, including preparing scopes and budgets for proposals of all types, permit applications, conducting some fieldwork, and preparing technical reports and agency consultation letters.

 

The duties of this position regularly require sitting at a desk and using hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse as well as paper work products. They will sometimes include in-town or out-of-town fieldwork, which would require standing, walking or climbing into and out of trenches and excavation units, using hands to manipulate items and to lift or carry them, talking, and hearing. They occasionally require crossing uneven terrain, climbing over fences, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees must be able to follow instructions, ask questions when needed, be able to work independently once parameters have been set, and work cooperatively as part of a team, at both the project and company-wide levels.

 

The pay level is competitive and commensurate with experience. This is a salaried position, exempt from federal labor laws, eligible for the full ACS benefits package (after a three-month introductory period), including vacation, 10 paid holidays, sick leave, and a significant portion of the employee’s health and dental insurance paid under the company plan, and participation in a 401(k) program after six months.

 

For additional information, interested parties should check the “Job Opportunities” section of the ACS website (http://www.acstempe.com). Please send your current resume with a cover letter identifying the level at which you wish to be considered and the names and phone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references who can comment on your project management, and specifically ADOT, experience to: acs_jobs’at’acstempe’dot’com. Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. ACS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. No phone calls please. The position is open until March 28, 2014, or until filled, whichever is sooner.

Each year, the Governor's Archaeology Advisory Commission recognizes individuals and/or programs that have contributed time and energy to promoting the protection and preservation of, and education about, Arizona's non-renewable archaeological resources. These awards can include the following categories of individuals or organizations that are worthy of recognition for their public service/educational endeavors: 1) professional archaeologists, 2) avocational archaeologists, 3) Site Stewards, 4) Tribes, 5) Private, non-profit entities, 6) government agencies, 7) Tribe, 8) Private or Industrial Development, and 9) Special or Lifetime Achievement.

If you know of someone that deserves special recognition for their efforts in Arizona archaeology, please complete the nomination form found at https://azpreservation.com/awards.html. Deadline for Nominations is April 15, 2014. Any questions or to submit forms, please feel free to contact Kris Dobschuetz at kd2@azstateparks.gov or 602-542-7141.

The awards will be presented at the 2014 Historic Preservation Conference in Rio Rico on Friday, June 13, 2014.

Please see the following link for the full letter sent to the National Geographic Society. 

See the pdf linked below for details. (deadline for submissions is Jan 13, 2014)