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 🔗Historic Preservation Technical Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Waterford, NY
  • $66,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Division for Historic Preservation - Technical Services Unit
  • Job Summary: Technical Services Unit staff review and provide comments on the effects of Federal or State undertakings on the historic resources in accordance with Federal and New York State historic preservation laws, and review federal tax credit applications.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Required:
    Either 1. A bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical
    engineering, structural engineering, historic preservation/restoration planning, or landscape architecture, and
    TWO years of experience in a technical or professional capacity working with historic preservation projects;
    Or 2. A master’s degree or higher in any of the above disciplines and ONE year of qualifying experience
    as noted above.
    AND must be legally authorized to work in the United States

  • How to Apply:

    Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume via email: Olivia.Brazee@parks.ny.gov

    Deadline: COB, November 15, 2024
    Contact:

    Olivia Brazee
    NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
    https://www.naturalheritagetrust.org/
    Olivia.Brazee@parks.ny.gov

  • Job benefits: Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (14 paid holidays as well as paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in the NYS Employees Retirement System.
  • Contact Name: Olivia Brazee
  • Application Email: olivia.brazee@parks.ny.gov
  • Application URL: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fca95dd41a8782b8a8cdf4b/t/671bf98a516eb80656c92c91/1729886604005/Employment+Announcement+Historic+Preservation+Technical+Specialist+tech+unit+2024.pdf

Website Natural Heritage Trust - Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation

The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is a New York State public benefit corporation. Established in 1968, the NHT’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, grants, and other funds to further public programs for parks, conservation, and historic preservation purposes of the State of New York. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is a state agency that is responsible for the care and management of over 215 Parks and Historic Sites. Collectively, these public facilities provide both residents and visitors access to natural, historic, and scenic resources with opportunities for outdoor recreation and places to learn about New York’s rich cultural heritage. The Bureau of Technical Preservation Services (TPS) is one of three bureaus within the Division for Historic Preservation. TPS’s mission is to advise and assist Federal and State agencies in carrying out their respective responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 14.

Technical Services Unit staff reviews and provides comments on the effects of Federal or State
undertakings on the historic built environment in accordance with Federal and New York State historic
preservation laws. Additionally, staff review and provide review for Part 2 and Part 3 of the Commercial
Tax Credit application.
The applicant must understand the application of the National Register of Historic Places criteria for
evaluation and the application and interpretation of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation. In addition, experience with the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program is
preferred. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform technical review of projects under Section 14.09 of the State Historic Preservation Act and
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act including determining existing conditions,
reviewing architectural plans and design proposals, evaluating the impact of proposed projects on
historic resources, and developing treatment recommendations for repair and maintenance
activities in compliance with preservation guidelines and principles.
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https://www.naturalheritagetrust.org/
• Perform technical review of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Part 2 and Part 3
applications including determining existing conditions, reviewing plans and construction proposals,
providing treatment recommendations, evaluating the impact of building codes and energy
technology all for compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation.
• Consult with design professionals, project sponsors and others under Section 14.09 of the State
Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Federal
Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program.
• Participate in site visits.
• Provide information to the public and others about technical programs and preservation regulations
and standards.