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🔗Historic Preservation Specialist 2

  • Full Time
  • Carson City, NV
  • $64,414.80 - $95,630.40 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Reference #: 52588
  • Job Qualifications:

    To Qualify:
    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

    -Master’s degree from an accredited university in archeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, history, historic preservation, cultural geography or related field and one year of professional experience in research, writing, or teaching American architectural history, restoration architecture, history, art history, or historic preservation with an academic institution; working for a professional historic preservation consulting firm or a Federal, state, or local entity performing historic preservation work in archaeological research, architectural history, history, or historic preservation; or managing and/or maintaining cultural resource databases to include the digitization of GIS data, data validation and normalization, and resolution of duplicates; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, history, art history, anthropology, historic preservation or closely related field and two years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Historic Preservation Specialist I level in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

    Special Notes:
    -The incumbent may be required to travel statewide.
    -Applicants’ professional qualifications must meet National Park Service standards as described in the Code of Federal Regulations for an Architectural Historian as described in 36 CFR 61.

    Special Requirements:
    -Requires a valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
    -ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: Per 36CFR61 positions in the Architectural History discipline require a Master’s degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or a closely related field, with course work in American architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field plus one of the following: (1) at least 2 years of full-time experience in research, writing or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or (2) substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment.
    -This position requires up to 25% of travel.

    Additional Position Criteria:
    -The Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for an Architectural Historian is required.
    -Professional working experience and the application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties is required.
    -Writing sample for applying the Standards for Rehabilitation are required.

  • How to Apply:

    You may apply via the Nevada NVAPPS/NEATS system: see Application URL.
    https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitmentId=52588

  • Application URL: https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitmentId=52588

Website Nevada State Historic Preservation Office

The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office has created a new dedicated grants reviewer position.  This SOI-qualified Architectural Historian will coordinate the architectural review of projects funded by our HPF and CCCHP grant programs. This will involve application of the SOI Rehab Standards in the review of both construction projects and preservation covenants, preparation for commission meetings, collaboration with Certified Local Governments, and training and technical assistance.

The Nevada SHPO has stable funding, new leadership, and is expanding. We are seeking experienced and inspired individuals who are willing to join a positive and forward-looking team, as we implement new processes and perspectives.  The position is located in Carson City, Nevada, within the beautiful Reno-Tahoe region.