Permits Specialist, Permits Office (Extended Temporary)

Duties & Responsibilities

Under moderate guidance, reviews requests for AAA permits, treatment plans and reports associated with the BEAD program for alignment with policy, including evaluating qualifications of prospective Project Directors and Principal Investigators for listing on AAA Permits and provides recommendations to the AAA Permits Office Manager; flags risks and recommends standard conditions.

Escalates complex cases to higher level staff.

Prepares draft notices, summaries of determinations, and consultation materials consistent with legal and institutional templates; coordinates review and approvals.

Serves as the primary point of contact to obtain necessary signatures, missing application materials, and return of materials to applicants.

Maintains paper, electronic records and database for the BEAD Program in the Permits Office including invoices, Notifications of Intent to Survey, permit applications, PD/PI applications, and other tasks performed by AAA Permits Office.

Congrates invoicing tasks for, and maintains the Mandated Programs database related to, tasks performed by the AAA Permits Office.

Participate in risk assessments to identify compliance risks within AAA Permits Office. Document audit findings and assist in developing corrective action plans as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of archaeology and archaeological experience, preferably within the Southwest and with cultural resources management in the United States.
• Working knowledge of the Arizona Antiquities Act (A.R.S.15-1631 and41-841 through 41-844) or similar statutes from another state.
• Ability to read USGS 7.5’ maps and understanding the UTM & PLSS location systems.
• Demonstrable skills working with Microsoft Access and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology (specializing in archaeology) or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years archaeological experience working with a cultural resources management agency or firm in the United States, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in anthropology (specializing in archaeology).
• Archaeological experience in Arizona.