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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Job Type: Unclassified
Job Classification: 2110 - Cultural Resources Compliance Manager
Salary Grade: 16
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $79,185 - $95,056 Annually
Pay Range: $79,185 - $110,905 Annually
Range Explanation:
The first review of applications will be on 10/09/2026.
Help lead one of the nation’s most progressive cultural resources programs. Pima County is seeking a Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Manager to help lead a nationally recognized public-sector preservation program in Southern Arizona.
This is more than a traditional compliance role. The successful candidate will help guide how archaeology, historic preservation, tribal engagement, environmental planning, design, infrastructure delivery, and public stewardship come together early in the project-development process.
As part of Pima County’s Conservation Lands and Resources Department, you will join an interdisciplinary team working across a conservation-land network of more than 250,000 acres. While the position’s primary focus is cultural resources compliance, the work connects preservation, conservation, planning, and public infrastructure to protect archaeological sites, historic places, cultural landscapes, and the broader resources that define Southern Arizona.
Working with the Pima County Historic Preservation Officer, this manager will oversee countywide regulatory review, mentor professional staff, guide complex public and private-sector projects, and work directly with tribal governments, agencies, planners, architects, engineers, developers, and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work, shape policy and practice, and help advance a program that goes beyond minimum compliance. Come build a lasting legacy in one of the country’s most culturally rich and dynamic regions.
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.
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 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 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.):
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:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.
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.
