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🔗Cultural Resource Compliance Project Manager
Website City of Tucson
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 06-01-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume and cover letter at the time of the application.
Applications that do not include both documents by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Cultural Resource Compliance Project Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department coordinates cultural resource review, consultation, and compliance for development projects within the city. This position ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations for the protection of cultural and historic resources, including local Historic Preservation ordinances and policies, the Arizona Antiquities Act, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Historic Preservation Officer. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates cultural resource compliance for City projects by identifying applicable regulations, determining review procedures, and ensuring completion of required surveys and studies for capital improvement projects and maintenance activities. Visits project sites to assess cultural resource conditions, monitor activities, and support regulatory compliance.
Manages consultant work by defining project scopes, reviewing budgets and schedules, administering contracts, and coordinating timely completion of project deliverables for cultural resources regulatory compliance.
Reviews data reports and regulatory documents such as cultural resource and archaeological reports to ensure fieldwork and reports are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards and guidelines.
Prepares documentation to facilitate consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office, tribal governments, and other consulting parties. Serves as the primary point of contact with the Arizona State Museum and affiliated tribes regarding inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources, human remains, and associated funerary objects on City-owned land and project sites, ensuring city compliance with ARS 41-844 and 41-865.
Advises project teams on potential cultural resources impacts, making recommends project design modifications to minimize impacts, and develops mitigation strategies to reduce or avoid adverse effects.
Builds partnerships and supports program improvement by providing technical expertise to City staff, project managers, and others regarding cultural resources compliance and regulations through training and other resources. Suggests and implements process improvements. Assists in developing and implementing plans for the protection and conservation of cultural resources.
Provides project information to the public, agencies, and stakeholders. Develops strong working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, tribal governments, interested parties, and other governmental organizations. Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders and consulting parties.
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.