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 🔗Special Projects Manager – Term Position

  • Full Time
  • Temporary
  • Remote, based in Washington, DC (Remote)
  • $60,000 - $65,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: Work with NCSHPO staff, members (SHPOs), consultants, federal agencies, and partners to coordinate/manage consultation on and development of several national Section 106 program alternatives and federal grant-based contracts. 1-2 yr term.
  • Job Qualifications:

    MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

    Bachelor’s degree in historic preservation, public administration, or related/equivalent degree or experience.

    EXPERIENCE

    At least three years of professional experience in historic preservation with particular emphasis on grants management, outreach, Section 106 consultation and/or project management.

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    • Stellar oral, written, presentation, consultation, and interpersonal communication skills to handle complex technical information while exhibiting diplomacy
    • Demonstrated experience in and familiarity with Section 106 consultation and agreement documents
    • Experience working for or with local, state or federal governments
    • Ability to work remotely and independently yet collaboratively in an active, team-oriented environment
    • Strong ability to network and interact, as well as support, effective partnerships, with key groups and individuals
    • Strong analytic and strategic thinking skills, including research skills
    • Impeccable multi-tasking and organizational skills
    • Flexibility and ability to manage competing demands, work efficiently and in a fast-paced environment, and adjust to changes; prioritize and manage multiple projects; and follow through in a timely manner, completing tasks without prompting

     

  • How to Apply:

    Please send resume and cover letter to info@ncshpo.org and include “Historic Preservation Specialist” in the subject line.

  • Job benefits: Full Benefits
  • Application Email: info@ncshpo.org
  • Application Address: NCSHPO, Hall of States, 444 N. Capitol Street NW Suite 342 Washington, DC 20001

Website National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers

The National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) is a nonprofit organization whose members are the State government officials (State Historic Preservation Officers, or SHPOs) and their staff who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (NHPA). NCSHPO serves as a communications vehicle between SHPOs, federal agencies and other organizations. It also educates the public and elected officials about the national historic preservation program, legislation, policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works with Executive Director to manage and coordinate consultation with members and federal agencies on nationwide program alternatives (Section 106)
  • Attends and participates in virtual meetings and webinars related to program alternative consultation and actively communicates with federal agency staff
  • Engages with and solicits comments from NCSHPO membership to help negotiate agreement documents
  • Prepares regular reports on the status of program alternative development
  • Provides staff support to internal working groups or committees as needed
  • Works with National Park Service and NCSHPO consultants to coordinate NCSHPO member involvement in relevant projects under a Cooperative Agreement
  • Monitors Cooperative Agreement project deliverables, milestones and deadlines
  • Prepares regular reports on status of Cooperative Agreement projects
  • Monitors NCSHPO Member Forum (online forum) and assists with member engagement, account administration and communication
  • Occasional travel (2-3 times per year) to Washington, DC or other locations may be required as needed
  • Other duties assigned as needed