DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

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

Grade: 25

Closing Date: September 4, 2025

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.

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 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, and good public speaking skills are needed to Influence community groups
Tribes, or other stakeholders to positive response and cooperation
Interpersonal skills to establish trust and positive perceptions at all levels both Internally and externally
Organizational skills to manage time effectively, set priorities for self and for staff, and perform under pressure

Ability to:
Requires the ability to effectively plan, organize, and perform complex analytical environmental research involving multiple technical and professional disciplines and processes
To understand and integrate with other technical disciplines
Interpret engineering plans, maps, aerial photos; the ability to effectively communicate with employees, stakeholders and management: the ability to manage people and technical programs; and the ability to coach and develop employees including continuous improvement practices and principles
Able to travel and overnight lodging as required
Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Three years of progressively responsible experience in transportation development or environmental planning including the direct supervision of staff.

Masters degree in Anthropology with a specialty in North American archaeology and experience in the archaeology and prehistory of the American Southwest, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Current valid driver's license.
Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualifications Standards in archaeology or closely related field.

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.