LAND DEPARTMENT

Since its inception in 1915, the Arizona State Land Department has been entrusted with managing approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands scattered throughout Arizona. The Common Schools (K-12) are the largest beneficiary entitled to approximately 87% of the land and receiving close to 90% of State Trust Land revenues. Through the application of sound stewardship, and effective business management principles, the Land Department can succeed in its mission of responsibly managing the assets of a multi-generational perpetual Trust in alignment with the interests of the beneficiaries and Arizona’s future. Are you ready to join us in our mission?
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1110 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Archaeological Project Specialist 1

Job Location:

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $45,000 - $51,000 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Arizona State Land Department's (ASLD) Cultural Resource Manager, the Archaeological Project Specialist is responsible for ensuring ASLD's compliance with the State Historic Preservation Act (A.R.S. 41-861 en seq). This position is part of the Archaeology Section, and completes cultural resource compliance reviews for projects/actions on State Trust land. This position is responsible for ensuring the technical completeness of documentation and if needed, provides technical assistance to the Office of the Attorney General in matters involving cultural resources on State Trust Land.

This position is also responsible for reviewing cultural resource inventory reports, work plans, programmatic agreements, memorandum of agreements, intergovernmental agreements, and data recovery reports in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office.

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Job Duties:

• Review technical reports; overviews, surveys, testing and data recovery work plans, and final data recovery reports for adequacy and compliance.
• Review projects/actions on State Trust land to ensure compliance with applicable cultural resource laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and consult with other state and federal agencies, local governments, and tribes on cultural resources and historic preservation issues, site eligibility and project effects.
• Preparation of correspondence used in consultation with the various agencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
-The State Historic Preservation Act, the Arizona Antiquities Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Public Land statutes
-The criteria for determining which cultural resources are Register-eligible for the State and National Historic Preservation Act
-Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, history, and historic preservation

Skilled In:
-Effective communication through verbal and written means with federal and state agencies, attorneys, and the public
-Accurately analyzing and interpreting data
-Attention to detail and time management
-Technical programs, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, AZSITE and ArcGIS

Ability To:
-Conduct research, analyze cultural and archaeological data, and complete technical review of archaeological documents
-Build effective working relationships with a variety of customers, government officials, coworkers, etc.
-Work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
-Manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet specified deadlines
-Read and interpret guidance, follow policies and procedures

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a minimum of 2 years of related professional experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable health insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Contact Us:

If you have trouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.