ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER

PHOENIX (REMOTE POSSIBLE)

 ARIZONA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

 Full-time

 Closing at: Sep 4 2025 - 23:55 MST

https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/environmental-program-manager-phoenix-arizona-united-states-0809b0aa-e8ae-48af-ac6c-5c8cf50f9e74

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GROUP

205 S. 17th Avenue

Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $80,000.00 to $85,500.00 

Anticipated Salary: 85,000.00

The Historic Preservation Team Manager is responsible for the review and approval of documents under the National Historic Preservation Act and other Federal and State archeological laws as well as providing staff environmental guidance for ADOT construction projects and operations through effective planning, organizing and performing complex analytical environmental research involving multiple technical and professional disciplines and processes.

Will manage professional staff as well as technical programs with the negotiations and effective resolutions of conflict influencing community groups, Tribes and insuring positive responses and cooperation. Hires and trains professional technical staff, providing guidance and coaching, tracking and driving deadlines for deliverables, resolve disputes, lead meetings and resolve complex problems along with the development of policies and standard work.

Provide guidance and assistance to Historic Preservation Team (HPT) review of Section 106 consultation letters; memos; Historic Properties Treatment Plans (HPTP), Memorandums of Agreements (MOA), Programmatic Agreements (PAs) and NEPA Documents (EA/EISs). Hiring and Training of professional technical staff, performance management and mentoring for productive performance levels. Assign projects and manage workload of Historic Preservation Team staff. Coaching HPT staff on standard ADOT practices for consistency in consultation process with all HPT staff. Assist HPT staff with problem solving on critical project issues insuring all Standards of Work and NEPA and Secretary of Interiors requirements are met.

Manage cultural resources duties and consultant oversight for certain major projects as needed. Validate Consultant billings are appropriate and work meets all deliverable requirements. Attend project meetings, lead HPT team meetings, meet with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Tribes.

Oversee staff training and prepare and conduct training for cultural resources. Attend training. May drive a State Vehicle during the course and scope of position responsibilities as well as participate in overnight travel and lodging. Meeting with Cultural Resources Program Manager to discuss critical project issues and staffing challenges. Provide back-up to staff; miscellaneous other duties and AMS goals.