Archaeological Project Specialist

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.

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1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $45,000 - $51,000
Grade: 18
Closing Date:
Open until business needs are met

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Requires possession of and…