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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.

ARCHAEOLOGIST - CULTURAL RESOURCE COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Job Location:

Address:  5000 W Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona

Posting Details:

Salary Range: $51,625 - $92,573 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 03/06/2025

Job Summary:

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)
CLOSING DATE: 03/06/2025

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.

 

Job Duties:

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 & Abilities (KSAs):

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 scientif