Cultural Resources Program Manager I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60029385

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NC state government employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.

The Environmental Analysis Unit supports development of sustainable transportation infrastructure that minimizes impacts on the human and natural environment.

The primary purpose of the position is to supervise NCDOT archaeological staff as well as manage, conduct and approve archaeological investigations for transportation projects throughout the state. The position is responsible for the review and approval of archaeological technical memoranda (reports) supporting the sections of environmental documents or permits that require evaluation of archaeological resources encountered by highway and bridge construction.

In this role you will:

•Serve as the lead professional archaeologist for the Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental and historic preservation legislation and regulations regarding archaeological resources.
•Coordinate with the project engineer and preliminary consultation with the Office of State Archaeology on the scope of necessary investigations, background research, logistical planning, conducting field research, and analyzing field data.
•Supervise up to six full-time staff. Supervision includes assigning and reviewing work, training new staff, communicating information to the staff, maintaining project records, securing proper equipment, and encouraging professional development.
•Be responsible for directing the preparation of archaeological identification and evaluation documents for projects undertaken by the NCDOT.
•Manage and supervise professional archaeological studies required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, the State Environmental Policy Act, the Department of Transportation Act, and other laws relevant to archaeology in transportation planning.
•Manage Private Engineering Firm Contracts related to archaeological studies involving scope of work, estimates, project management tasks, scheduling, budgets, invoicing, and evaluations.
•Be responsible for managing and directing staff experts that provide technical assistance to personnel in the 14 NCDOT Division Offices as well as other Branches, Sections and Units in the Division of Highways as well as multiple state and federal agencies when authoritative representation of NCDOT's position on archaeological issues is needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478.00 - $123,336.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of archaeological techniques, methods, and theories with specialized focus on Southeastern U.S. archaeology and North Carolina prehistory and history.

• Experience completing all phases of archaeological work which includes supervising and directing field crews in the scientific excavation of archaeological sites as well as report production.
• Knowledge of archival and traditional archaeological research, utilizing professional reference resources and facilities to analyze artifacts and establish their site-specific and regional context.
• Experience utilizing federal and state preservation and cultural resource legislation and related compliance procedures and instructing staff on relevant regulatory and transportation-related preservation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders involved in the development of transportation projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years