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 🔗Hawaii and National Register Coordinator

  • Full Time
  • Kapolei, HI
  • $75,000 -$100,000/- USD / Year
  • June 30, 2027
  • Department: Historic Preservation
  • Job Reference #: EX126156
  • Job Summary: Responsible for managing the Hawaii and National Registers of Historic Places programs.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Recommended Qualifications:

    Knowledge of:  All applicable federal and state preservation laws, regulations and standards; the National Historic Preservation Act, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 6E, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitation, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings, and National Register Program Guidelines for registration of historic sites provide additional technical guidance; architectural history; Hawaiian architecture, architectural style, building types or methods commonly found throughout Hawaii, or the history of Hawaii is preferred; and Microsoft Office, GIS and ArcView.

    Skills/Abilities to: Prioritize in a stressful environment; read and interpret maps and architectural plans; plan and manage tax credit programs; work with the public and address competing agendas; establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal agencies, professional or lay groups, public officials, and the general public.

    Recommended Education:  Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field is required. A master’s degree in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field is preferred.
    Substitution for education may be excess work experience as described below, or any other progressively responsible professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    Recommended Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in the field of historic properties identification, documentation, and production of Hawaii and/or National Register of Historic Places registration form or National Historic Landmark registration form is required. Four (4) years of experience working in the field of historic properties identification, documentation, and production of Hawaii and/or National Register of Historic Places registration form or National Historic Landmark registration form is preferred.

    A master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural History, or Historic Preservation may substitute for one (1) year of Specialized Experience. A doctorate’s degree in Architecture, Architectural History, or Historic Preservation may substitute for two (2) years of Specialized Experience.

    Other Information
    This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature.  Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

  • How to Apply:

    HOW TO APPLY:

    Please submit a completed Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278) to:
    Department of Land and Natural Resources
    Human Resources Office
    Attention:  Erina Yokoyama
    1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231
    Honolulu, HI 96813

    Applications may also be submitted through email to: dlnr.jobs@hawaii.gov.  Applicants must submit, at the time of application, evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., transcript or diploma) in order to be given credit for education and/or copy of appropriate license(s), as applicable.

    Click here (Download PDF reader) for the Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278).  Recruitment number is EX126156.

    Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
    Alexis Seto, (HP Administrative Specialist)
    Email:  alexis.seto@hawaii.gov

    Phone: (808) 692-8036
    Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)

    NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.

  • Job benefits: Healthcare, Paid Leave (holiday and sick), Hybrid-Pension
  • Contact Name: Alexis Seto, HP Administrative Specialist
  • Application Email: alexis.seto@hawaii.gov
  • Application URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii/transferjobs?keywords=NationalRegister
  • Application Phone #: 808-692-8036
  • Application Address: Please submit a completed Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278) to: Department of Land and Natural Resources Human Resources Office Attention:  Erina Yokoyama 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231 Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Kapolei, HI, USA

Website Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division

The function of the State Historic Preservation Division is to develop and maintain a comprehensive historic preservation program to promote the use and conservation of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of Hawaii in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (NHPA), Chapter 6E of Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS 6E), and their implementing regulations and rules.

This position serves as the Hawaii and National Registers of Historic Places Coordinator for the State of Hawaii; identifies historic properties that are eligible for inclusion in the Hawaii and/or National Registers of Historic Places; conducts and evaluates historical research and documentation; reviews and prepares architectural surveys; supervises or manages the implementation of contracts regarding the documentation and registration of historic properties; provides administrative and support services to the Administrator in the execution of state and federal historic preservation program requirements, as well as provides subject matter expertise and technical support to the Archaeological, Architectural, and Historical and Cultural Branches; and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

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