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Department - Conservation Lands & Resources Job Description
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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:
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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.
Pimacounty · Tucson, AZ