Permits Specialist, Permits Office; Extended Temporary

Permits Specialist, Permits Office (Extended Temporary)

Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona seeks a Permits Specialist to support the Arizona Antiquities Act (AAA) permits office manager with tasks associated with AAA compliance and administration specifically linked to projects associated with the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This work includes, but is not limited to, conducting reviews of permit applications, treatment plans, and reports, screening applicants for Project Directors and Principal Investigators, and maintaining paper and electronic records associated with projects.

Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Review requests for AAA permits, treatment plans, and reports associated with the BEAD program for alignment with policy, evaluating qualifications of prospective Project Directors and Principal Investigators for listing on AAA permits and providing recommendations to the AAA Permits Office Manager; flag risks and recommend standard conditions.
• Prepare draft notices, summaries of determinations, and consultation materials consistent with legal and institutional templates; coordinate review and approvals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to obtain necessary signatures, missing application materials, and return of materials to applicants.
• Maintain paper and electronic records and database for the BEAD Program in the Permits Office including invoices, notifications of intent to survey, permit applications, PD/PI applications, and other tasks performed by AAA Permits Office.
• Coordinate invoicing tasks for, and maintain the mandated programs database related to, tasks performed by the AAA Permits Office.
• Participate in risk assessments to identify compliance risks within AAA Permits Office; document audit findings and assist in developing corrective action plans as needed.

• Knowledge of archaeology and archaeological experience, preferably within the Southwest and with cultural resources management in the United States.
• Working knowledge of the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. § 15-1631 and § 41-841 through 41-844) or similar statutes from another state.
• Ability to read USGS 7.5’ maps and understand the UTM & PLSS location systems.
• Demonstrable skills working with Microsoft Access and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology (specializing in archaeology) or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years archaeological experience working with a cultural resources management agency or firm in the United States, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Master's degree in anthropology (specializing in archaeology).
• Archaeological experience in Arizona.