Archaeology Manager

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

This is an Archaeology Team Lead/Manager position in the Indiana Department of Transportation Cultural Resources Office. This position supervises a staff of three archaeologists, manages INDOT's on-call archaeology contracts, and serves as a primary contact and subject matter expert for INDOT personnel, consultants, the Federal Highway Administration, other state agencies, and consulting parties. Applicants should have supervisory/management experience, experience in interpreting and applying Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other historic preservation laws, MUST meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61, and must meet or soon meet the State of Indiana's requirements for a Qualified Professional Principal Investigator as per 312 IAC 21-3-4(b).

Be prepared to work as part of a close-knit team of cultural resources professionals on a wide variety of projects, and to play a guiding role at the forefront of transportation archaeology across the state of Indiana!

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Indianapolis Central Office, Cultural Resources Office.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Directly supervise a staff performing supervisory administrative duties.
• Schedule work assignments, sets priorities, directs, and reviews work, trains new employees, hires new employees and participates in grievance procedures.
• Responsible for implementing and administering programs, contracts, or other activities to obtain and or maintain compliance with environmental laws and regulations regarding hazardous material or waste management, immediate spill or leak response, long-term remedial actions, water discharge permits, air quality permits, underground storage tanks and all other programs as it pertains to environmental compliance at facilities located throughout the state.
• Coordinate activities with the federal supervisory environmental specialist and federal or state regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate on-site inspections with regulatory agencies and follows-up with appropriate documentation.
• Conduct and/or coordinate necessary environmental data-gathering actions, studies, field investigations or remedial actions.
• Identify project funding requirements and prepares contract statements of work.
• Act as liaison and or point-of-contact between regulatory agencies as needed.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to prepare and review technical reports and findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain and structure.
• Knowledge of sampling procedures and quality assurance protocols.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

Work Location: In person