Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 20th, 2026.

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Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually 

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually 

Location: Tucson, AZ

This position will lead the County’s cultural resources compliance program and help ensure that the stewardship and preservation of cultural resources, places and landscapes remains integrated with infrastructure, conservation, and community planning across Pima County.

The role oversees regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws—including the National Historic Preservation Act, the Arizona Antiquities Act, and Pima County Board of Supervisors Policy C3.17—and works closely with Tribal Nations, agencies, and partners throughout the region.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and mentors compliance program staff by assigning tasks, tracking progress, providing professional development, and conducting performance evaluations to ensure effective regulatory compliance;

• Oversees County-wide compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws including the National Historic Preservation Act and the Arizona Antiquities Act for both County projects and private sector activities;

• Assists in implementing Pima County Board of Supervisors Policy C3.17 requiring cultural resource protection, ensuring documentation and reporting accuracy;

• Manages compliance databases and GIS mapping systems, maintaining accurate and secure records;

• Assists the Historic Preservation Officer by serving as a point of contact between Pima County and local, state, and federal agencies, tribal governments, and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission;

• Presents County projects for regulatory review and oversees Historic Zone and Landmark Zone designation applications;

• Advises developers, planners, and architects on integrating historic preservation into their projects;

• Supports educational initiatives and partnerships to enhance public awareness of cultural resource compliance and preservation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) from an accredited college or university in history, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment and three years’ experience in cultural resources management, historic preservation or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment which includes two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience AND meets professional qualifications for either a “Project Director” or “Principal Investigator” per rules implementing the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. 41-841, et seq., 41-865) AND meets Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology or architectural history or historic architecture.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with complex, multi-jurisdictional cultural resources compliance programs involving NHPA Section 106 and Arizona Antiquities Act implementation, including responsibility for eligibility determinations and effects findings.

• Experience with direct supervision of professional staff, including performance evaluation, mentoring, and workload management within a cultural resources or historic preservation context.

• Experience with managing or administering cultural resources compliance tracking systems, databases, GIS platforms, or similar regulatory information systems.

• Experience with or employment in a public agency implementing cultural resources preservation policies, ordinances, or board/council directives.