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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Location:

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GROUP
205 S. 17th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000.00 to $85,500.00 
Anticipated Salary: 85,000.00

Grade: 25

Closing Date: September 4, 2025

Job Summary:

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.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, regulations and policies, including, but not limited to The National Historic Preservation Act
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, Executive Order No. 13007 (Indian Sacred Sites}, Executive Order No. 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments)
The Arizona Historic Preservation Act
The Arizona Antiquities Act, and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966

Skill in:
Analytical and interpretive skills to formulate and identify effective solutions
Negotiation and conflict resolution and motivational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills,