Senior Cultural Resources Program Manager

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, Life, Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Cultural Resources Unit Manager to oversee the cultural resources studies program for environmental documents and highway projects. You will supervise in-house experts and consultants, coordinate with SHPO and federal agencies, and develop programmatic agreements to ensure 106 compliance.

This on-site role in Springfield requires strong leadership, extensive experience in archaeology, and proven ability to manage complex environmental reviews and

Qualifications

• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology (36 CFR Part 61) including supervisory experience.
• PhD or Master in anthropology/archaeology plus three years in Section 106 project management, or eleven years in Section 106 project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cultural resources studies program for environmental documents and compliance.
• Direct in-house cultural resource staff and manage Illinois State Archaeological Survey personnel and consultants.
• Coordinate projects with FHWA, FRA, FAA, SHPO, and federally recognized tribes.
• Develop Cultural Resource Programmatic Agreements and MOUs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Section 106 and other historic preservation laws.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Section 106 knowledge

Archaeology

Coordination with SHPO

Oral and written communication

Environmental law knowledge

Education

PhD or Master in Anthropology/Archaeology

Experience with Section 106

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Cultural Resources Unit Manager to oversee the cultural resources studies program for environmental documents and highway projects. You will supervise in-house experts and consultants, coordinate with SHPO and federal agencies, and develop programmatic agreements to ensure 106 compliance.

This on-site role in Springfield requires strong leadership, extensive experience in archaeology, and proven ability to manage complex environmental reviews and