CareerPlan

Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation Manager

Tucson, AZFull-time$79k–$111k2026-07-15 → 2026-11-13
On-site · United States

Core

Lead a public-sector cultural resources compliance program, guiding archaeology, historic preservation, tribal engagement, and environmental planning to protect archaeological sites and historic places in Southern Arizona.

Role type

Senior management-level cultural resources compliance manager

Builds

Countywide regulatory compliance frameworks and public infrastructure projects integrating preservation

Domain

Public sector / Cultural heritage / Archaeology / Historic preservation

Required skills

Cultural resources management, Historic preservation law, Tribal government coordination, Regulatory compliance, GIS mapping, Public policy implementation, Staff mentorship, Project development oversight

Preferred skills

NHPA Section 106 implementation, Arizona Antiquities Act expertise, Multi-jurisdictional compliance leadership, Compliance database administration, Public sector policy experience

Technologies

GIS platforms, Compliance databases

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor compliance program staff; Oversee countywide compliance with federal, state, and local preservation laws; Assist in implementing board policies for cultural resource protection; Manage compliance databases and GIS mapping systems; Serve as a point of contact between the county and agencies, tribes, and commissions; Present projects for regulatory review; Advise developers and planners on historic preservation integration; Support educational initiatives for public awareness.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties