SLB Cultural Resources Manager (PSRS III)
Salary
$88,980.00 - $106,776.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PCA 00083
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado State Land Board
Opening Date
11/13/2026
Closing Date
12/4/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1127 Sherman Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80203
Hiring Pay Rate
Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Renee Parker renee.parker@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits
Do you have a passion for sustainable land management? Range management and ecosystem conservation? Wildlife habitat management? Working with an awesome small team? And doing all of this to support Colorado's public schools?
We want you!
The Colorado State Land Board is looking for a Cultural Resources Manager to join our team. You'll use your knowledge of cultural resources and land management to help oversee and steward 2.8 million acres of surface and 4 million acres of subsurface trust land in Colorado. For us, cultural resources include archaeological, historic, prehistoric and paleontological materials, all of which are found on state trust lands. On any given day you might be engaging our staff leadership team, presenting to our Governor-appointed Commissioners, reviewing records at History Colorado or our archives, walking a trust property in a remote area with one of our field operations staff members, evaluating discovered cultural resources, reviewing Class III reports completed on trust properties and making recommendations to the state Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, writing a cultural resources management plan for protection and management of cultural resources on a trust property, writing up a scope of work for a contractor, or reviewing a lease application to see if it complies with our policies and procedures for cultural resources. You will also be involved in reviewing and revising our policies and leading the State Land Board's engagement with Tribal governments through consultation with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community .
What is the State Land Board?
The State Land Board is a constitutionally created agency that manages a $6 billion endowment of assets for the intergenerational benefit of Colorado's K-12 schoolchildren and public institutions. The agency is the second-largest landowner in Colorado and generates revenue on behalf of beneficiaries by leasing nearly three million surface acres and four million subsurface acres for assorted purposes, including agriculture, ecosystem services, recreation, energy development, and more. Unlike public lands, trust lands are not open to the public unless a property has been leased for public access. We are entirely self-funded and receive no tax dollars.
Though we are a 150-year-old, constitutionally chartered agency, we take pride in being entrepreneurial and business-savvy. We compete in private sector markets daily and generate more than $ 250 million in revenue annually.
What kind of land do we have and how do we manage it?
The State Land Board has 12 lines of business including, recreation, real estate, water, ecosystem services, oil and gas, solid minerals (including geothermal energy), geologic carbon sequestration, renewable energy, and towers and rights of way. Each program works with the others on leasing decisions and management of the land and the trust assets. It is very important to our ability to fund schools to be able to layer multiple leases on each property. In order to do that with a minimum of conflict, coordination is key. The Cultural Resources Manager will work with all of the program managers to make sure the Board's policies are being applied correctly and to address any issues raised.
In order to manage the 2.8 million acres of surface land and 4 million acres of minerals, we have divided the state into six districts. The Cultural Resource Manager will be based in the Denver headquarters and report to the Assistant Director of Sustainability and Working Lands, but it will also require frequent travel across the state to visit properties in each district.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
This position is tasked with identifying, evaluating, and providing management guidance for cultural resources on 2.8 million surface acres of state trust lands. This position will provide expertise in cultural resources on state trust lands and will help the agency develop a sound, responsible, and scientific-based approach to identifying and managing those resources in compliance with state and federal regulations and in a manner that also streamlines State Land Board business practices.
The position is responsible for several aspects of resource management pertaining to cultural resources, including monitoring, surveying, data review, and contract management for services related to cultural resources. The position will be the primary State Land Board point of contact with the DNR Assistant Director for Tribal Affairs, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (SUIT) Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), the Ute Mountain Ute (UMU) THPO, and other American Indian / Alaska Native communities regarding potential for prehistoric, historic, and archaeological resources and associated sites on state trust lands and matters related to identified resources and sites. The position will also be responsible for managing review and comment on cultural resource surveys and recommendations and possible development of cultural resource management plans for identified sites and resources on state lands, including regulatory studies in compliance with federal or state laws or non-regulatory studies. The person holding the position must meet the basic qualifications for state permitting at the Principal Investigator (PI) level (see Code of Colorado Regulations, 8CCR 1504-7; Section 5.E.). This position must apply for and maintain a state permit for archaeological investigations from OAHP.
The position will be responsible for communicating and collaborating with History Colorado's Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) for the documentation, protection, and management of cultural resources on state trust lands. The Cultural Resources Manager will coordinate with all SLB programs and district offices.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in cultural resources management.
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years, including cultural resources management, anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, paleontology, or a related discipline.
Acceptable degrees include Bachelor's (substitutes for 4 years of experience) and/or Master's (substitutes for 2 years experience) degrees in Cultural Resource Management, Cultural Heritage and Environmental Resource Management, Historic Preservation, Anthropology, Archaeology, or in another field of study directly related or closely related field.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former state or federal government experience relevant to this position
Additional years of professional experience above the minimum of eight (8) years
Comfort with public speaking and presenting
Experience using complex databases
Familiarity with state and federal law related to cultural resources
Familiarity with Google office products
Familiarity with ARC GIS mapping tools
Required Competencies:
Must meet the basic qualifications for state permitting at the Principal Investigator (PI) level (see Code of Colorado Regulations, 8CCR 1504-7; Section 5.E.)
Good written and oral communication with the ability to convey information to others effectively and efficiently
Independent yet also a team player, quick to help others
Strong interpersonal skills
Customer-service mindset, respectful, helpful
Proactive, takes initiative, self-motivated, bias for action
Possesses good problem-solving skills, seeks to understand alternatives, employs logic and good judgment; curious and inquisitive
Self-confident and self-aware
Great work ethic: results oriented, disciplined, conscientious, thorough, and diligent
Honest, trustworthy, dependable
Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, positive attitude
Organized and professional
Adaptable and open to change
Conditions of Employment:
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify
DNR uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
Benefits
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQs at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
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If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
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In order to comply with the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, are you prevented from being employed in the United States because of your Visa or Immigration Status?
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
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Please describe your professional experience in cultural resource management. You must include where the experience was acquired, the duties performed, and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "see application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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Please describe how your experience meets any of the preferred qualifications listed. Statements such as "See application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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Development activity on the land can come into conflict with the protection and preservation of cultural resources. Please describe your professional experience working with people in different lines of business (agriculture, recreation [typically hunting and fishing]], oil and gas production, ecosystem services, mining, renewable energy, etc.) with potentially conflicting interests, to achieve a common goal.
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Please describe your experience working with Tribal governments and/or members of the American Indian/Alaskan Native community. Statements such as "See Application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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This position requires driving a State vehicle, do you have a valid drivers license issued in the United States? The position includes extensive driving across the state, sometimes in remote locations. Please confirm that you are ready and willing to take on that responsibility.
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This position will involve navigating and walking through rugged terrain throughout the state of Colorado and conducting field surveys for cultural resources, or determining if cultural resources might be impacted by proposed new agricultural infrastructure. Describe your experience with this type of work, and are you able to do this type of physical activity?
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| Location | Denver, CO |
| Salary | $88,980–$106,776 Per Year |
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