Project Reviews Manager - Archaeology

Project Reviews Manager - Archaeology

Position: Project Reviews Manager - Archaeology

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Salary: $52,000 - $62,000/year

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life/Disability, retirement savings options and state pension, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays.

Position Summary:

Assess the effects of projects to historic properties, pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Ohio Revised Code 149.53; advising and educating agency staff and others about the Section 106 review process; maintaining computer and paper records. Works under the supervision of the Head of the Resource Protection and Review Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze project documentation to determine the eligibility of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and to provide comments and recommendations for the purpose of surveying and identifying historic properties.
• Review surveys, data recovery plans, maps, drawings, photos, and other documentation in order to assess effects of projects to historic properties.
• Synthesize review results and clearly communicate the outcome in writing, meetings, and other communication media.
• When needed, make site visits to evaluate effects of proposed projects on historic properties.
• Negotiation of agreement documents to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties.
• Review and comment on federal and state regulations concerning protection of historic properties.
• Create and provide training and assistance to federal, state, and local agencies, individuals, companies, and organizations, including presenting at workshops and conference sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Self-directed and flexible.
• Resourcefulness and initiative.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Attention to details important to relationships and strategy.
• Able to work independently without supervision and assume responsibility for reviews and recommendations.
• Even-tempered in moments of stress.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Discreet and prudent in discerning confidentiality.
• Able to work effectively with a team.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Must meet professional qualification standards in 36 CFR 61, Appendix A, in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field. Four years of work experience in a professional capacity in the relevant discipline preferred. Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, as well as other federal historic preservation laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Required Competencies:

• Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a wide range of internal and external preservation constituents in both the public and private sectors.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills with the ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office or equivalent business software such as spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications. Ability to use Windows and Windows-based PCs, peripherals and mobile devices. Ability to use Geographic Information System software.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to implement, plan, and critically evaluate research about Ohio's history and prehistory. Ability to review, understand, and interpret a variety of technical data such as engineering drawings and specifications, primary and secondary research sources, maps, and archaeological documentation.

Work Environment:

Normal office environment with remote work (work from home) flexibility with one day per week in-office requirement. Occasional evening or weekend work. Work may be stressful at times. Requires ability to travel, sometimes with overnight stays. Work will involve site visits and attendance at public meetings.