Cultural Resources Project Manager – Fort Collins, Colorado

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position: Yes

Posting Number: 202300676AP

Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib III

Work Hours/Week: 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$63,000 – $76,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
07/03/2023

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Summary

Colorado State university and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands is hiring a Cultural Resources Project Manager to be located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Cultural Resources Project Manager will support successful planning, execution, management, and completion of CEMML cultural resources projects, which also includes participating in and/or leading field surveys, and writing studies and activity reports. Excellent interpersonal skills, collaboration, flexibility, and diplomacy are required to succeed in this position. The Cultural Resources Project Manager will be responsible for hiring and supervising additional staff (or sub-contractors) to complete project requirements. This position will develop timelines to achieve project milestones, assign tasks, coordinate with other offices and individuals, and be accountable for project completion. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist CEMML Principal Investigators (PI) with all aspects of projects
• Assist with developing position descriptions and job qualifications; and help to evaluate, interview, and select candidates
• Assist CEMML Cultural Resources PIs with project execution, including defining and assigning tasks, scheduling work, logistics, coordinating with installation personnel, producing deliverables, etc.
• Prepare maps, figures, and tables for inclusion with reports and other documents.
• Assist in managing project budgets, equipment and supplies, travel, and project tracking databases.
• Assist CEMML personnel with procurement actions.
• Develop required periodic progress reports.
• Research and identify policy and procedural changes across the industry.
• Collaborate with Colorado State University offices and departments, subcontractors, and other universities and government agencies, upon request.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and conventions to market CEMML and it’s cultural resource capabilities and services

This position may require frequent travel to military installations throughout the US, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories. This position is duty-stationed at CEMML’s main office on the campus of Colorado State University. Relocation allowance may be available; conditions apply.

Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here, https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/

Required Job Qualifications

• Must meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for professional qualifications as stipulated in 36 CFR §61, Appendix A to be considered.
• Masters Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, Public History, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional field experience in archaeology, including evaluation, site form preparation, and report writing.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience executing U.S. federal laws and regulations that govern cultural resources management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients, including the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment, collaborative approach to work, and building effective professional relationships.
• Self-motivated/self-starter and team-oriented collaborator.
• Demonstrated ability and experience carrying research to completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of most standard computer programs, including MS Office software, as well as data management.
• Must have strong organization skills.
• Strong written communication skills are essential.
• Experience with public speaking and formal presentations.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles while carrying gear over uneven terrain. Long periods of standing, walking over rough uneven surfaces, recurring bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, digging, or similar activities are expected.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• More than 3 years of professional work experience in archaeology, including developing research designs, conducting fieldwork, preparing analysis, as well as report writing and site form preparation.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience assisting with project management and supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding how federal agencies plan, design, and execute activities that may affect historic properties.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and management of studies that provide for the timely identification and evaluation of historic properties.
• Knowledge of/experience with military organization and culture is beneficial, especially as it pertains to project execution on military installations.
• Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate experience collating, tracking, reviewing, and commenting on data and reports from contractors and/or subordinates to ensure that all documentation and deliverables are complete and comply with professional/contractual standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and associated federal laws and regulations, as demonstrated by frequent preparation of compliance documents and/or participating in their development and/or review.
• Experience developing/writing new policies, guidelines, and management recommendations.
• Experience using project management software to develop a project timelines, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• At least one year of professional experience using GIS (ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI ArcGIS Online) and managing cultural resources geospatial data including data collection, attribution, and documentation (metadata).
• Experience with and knowledge of best data management practices, specifically within relational databases and/or file geodatabases.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Duty Category: Cultural Resources Project Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Facilitate and guide individual project execution (including fieldwork), staffing, and deliverables. 
• The incumbent is accountable for the success of assigned projects, and ensures projects are on-budget and on-schedule. 
• Supervise the progress made towards achieving project goals. 
• Review the work of others. 
• Develop work plans and timelines; assign tasks; purchase equipment; arrange travel; 
• ensure that project is on-track and that assigned staff obtain the resources necessary to successfully achieve project requirements.

Percentage Of Time: 25

Job Duty Category: Cultural Resources technical support

Duty/Responsibility

• Function as subject-matter-expert in anthropology/archaeology (pre-historic and historic) in order to provide technical reach-back assistance for off-campus employees and military installation Points of Contact (POCs). 
• This may entail temporary field assignments when off-campus staff vacancies occur, or when needed to ensure satisfactory completion of task objectives.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Job Duty Category: Document Production/Review

Duty/Responsibility

• Generates monthly/quarterly/annual reports on individual project activities and delivers to project sponsor/POCs by established due dates/deadlines. 
• Prepares meeting materials and minutes; 
• Conducts document preparation, review, and summary; 
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and memoranda; 
• Gathers, synthesizes, and analyzes data; 
• Collates, tracks, reviews, and comments on data and reports from team members and subordinates to ensure documentation and deliverables are complete and comply with professional/contractual standards; and 
• Develops training and outreach materials, as needed.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Job Duty Category: Communication and Collaboration

Duty/Responsibility

• The Cultural Resources Project Manager will be expected to consistently communicate in a respectful and professional manner with multiple offices and with all levels of management; coordinate/collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; and 
• Regularly and routinely communicate with internal and external partners and stakeholders via in-person meetings, tele/video conferences, and email.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Job Duty Category: Administration

Duty/Responsibility

• Accountable for administrative tasks, timekeeping, and required training. 
• This may include file management, purchasing, shipping, and similar administrative activities. 
• Search Chair training must be completed within 3-months of hire and Supervisor training must be completed within 3-years.

Percentage Of Time: 5

Job Duty Category: Business Development

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist Cultural Resources Program Manager in promoting CEMML-CR program capabilities and qualifications to internal and external offices, partners, sponsors, clients, and collaborators.

Percentage Of Time: 5

Job Duty Category: Supervision

Duty/Responsibility

• Hire and supervise full-time, temporary, and/or student employees; approve weekly and monthly timekeeping; and conduct annual performance evaluations. 
• Motivate and coach team members to ensure successful staff and project performance. 
• Provide assignments and delegate effectively to individual project support staff.

Percentage Of Time: 5

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than July 5, 2023, for full consideration at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/124738. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

1. Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
2. Resume
3. References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search Contact
Amanda Wallander (amanda.wallander@colostate.edu)

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Minimum References Requested
3

Maximum References Requested
3