Job Description Summary

Department - Conservation Lands & Resources

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 2110 - Cultural Resources Compliance Manager

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually 

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 05/08/2026.

Pima County is seeking an experienced cultural resource professional to lead its Cultural Resources Compliance and Regulatory Programs. Reporting to the Pima County Historic Preservation Officer, this position oversees County-wide compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws and supervises staff responsible for regulatory review, documentation, and coordination across departments and projects. This role ensures that cultural resources are appropriately identified, evaluated, and protected in alignment with the National Historic Preservation Act, the Arizona Antiquities Act, and Board of Supervisors policy. The successful candidate will bring strong regulatory expertise, supervisory experience, and a commitment to public service and stewardship. 

The role manages Pima County’s Cultural Resources Compliance and Regulatory Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws, regulations, and policies across all county departments and projects. This role is responsible for enforcing compliance standards, supervising cultural resources compliance program staff, and managing the regulatory review process for all departments and units of Pima County. Reporting to the Pima County Historic Preservation Officer (PCHPO), the Cultural Resources Compliance Manager ensures the county’s adherence to the National Historic Preservation Act, Arizona State Historic Preservation laws, and local ordinances/policies to protect and manage cultural resources in both public and private sector developments. 

This is a classification in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and mentors compliance program staff by assigning tasks, tracking progress, providing professional development, and conducting performance evaluations to ensure effective regulatory compliance;

• Oversees County-wide compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws including the National Historic Preservation Act and the Arizona Antiquities Act for both County projects and private sector activities;

• Assists in implementing Pima County Board of Supervisors Policy C3.17 requiring cultural resource protection, ensuring documentation and reporting accuracy;

• Manages compliance databases and GIS mapping systems, maintaining accurate and secure records;

• Assists the Historic Preservation Officer by serving as a point of contact between Pima County and local, state, and federal agencies, tribal governments, and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission;

• Presents County projects for regulatory review and oversees Historic Zone and Landmark Zone designation applications;

• Advises developers, planners, and architects on integrating historic preservation into their projects;

• Supports educational initiatives and partnerships to enhance public awareness of cultural resource compliance and preservation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) from an accredited college or university in history, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three (3) years’ experience in cultural resources management, historic preservation or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience. Also, meets Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology or architectural history or historic architecture.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Advanced Cultural Resources Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Demonstrated experience with complex, multi-jurisdictional cultural resources compliance programs involving NHPA Section 106 and Arizona Antiquities Act implementation, including responsibility for eligibility determinations and effects findings.

• Supervisory & Program Oversight Experience: Direct supervision of professional staff, including performance evaluation, mentoring, and workload management within a cultural resources or historic preservation context.

• Tribal & Intergovernmental Coordination: Experience with regular coordination with Tribal governments and state and/or federal regulatory agencies in a cultural resources compliance context.

• Public Sector Preservation Policy Experience: Employment with a public agency and experience implementing cultural resources preservation policies, ordinances, or board/council directives.

• Compliance Systems, Database, or GIS Management: Experience managing or administering cultural resources compliance tracking systems, databases, GIS platforms, or similar regulatory information systems.

• Arizona Antiquities Act Professional Qualifications: Qualified as a Project Director or Principal Investigator under the rules implementing the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S. 41-841, et seq., 41-865).

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:      

 

 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Work requires visual and auditory acuity; clear verbal communication; and manual dexterity for computer use and document handling. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, walk over uneven terrain, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Any additional physical and sensory work requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.