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 🔗Historic Preservation Specialist/National Register Reviewer

  • Full Time
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 54,181 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: PA SHPO
  • Job Summary: The Historic Preservation Specialist will be responsible for National Register of Historic Places nomination reviews, determinations of eligibility for the Register, and updating data in the PA-SHARE system for eligible and listed properties.
  • Job Qualifications:

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

    Two or more years of experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration and preservation project or program, and a bachelor’s degree in architectural history, American history, art history or course work in Pennsylvania history; or
    Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
    Additional Requirements:

    You must meet or exceed the minimum education and experience required to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards.
    You must have at least two years of experience writing National Register of Historic Places nominations, and/or demonstrable experience with nomination development, nomination review and editing, and successful interactions with staff, boards, and federal agencies.
    You must have at least two years of experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance and criteria for evaluating archaeological and/or above ground properties for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and listing.
    You must have at least one year of experience in conducting surveys of historic resources.
    You must be able to perform essential job functions.
    Preferred Qualifications (not required):

    Experience working with a team of individuals and independently.
    Experience using technology and software applications to manage historic resource data, workflows, and workload.
    Experience in developing and implementing public outreach programs, conducting preservation education, and public speaking.
    Excellent computer and word processing skills using MS Office products and data management systems such as the SHPO’s PA-SHARE.
    Provide your highest level of education and degree field, especially: Architectural History
    American History
    Archaeology
    A closely related field
    Experience coordinating and conducting site visits and meetings to advise and assist partners.
    Experience and/or expertise in the following areas/abilities:Applying National Register criteria/determining significance and integrity of historic resources
    Writing National Register nominations
    Overseeing and/or Conducting Historic Resources Surveys
    Historic Preservation Planning
    Data Management
    Report Writing
    Public Education
    Public Communication
    Technical proficiency for the following personal computer applications:Office 365
    ArcGIS
    Adobe Acrobat Pro

  • How to Apply:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4525699/national-register-reviewer-historic-preservation-specialist?keywords=national%20register&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

    How to Apply:

    Your application must include a resume for review by the hiring manager.  However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
    If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
    Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
    Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Application URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4525699/national-register-reviewer-historic-preservation-specialist?keywords=nationalregister&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Website Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

The PA SHPO uses its resources to educate, encourage and enable Pennsylvanians to value and preserve Pennsylvania’s history and culture. Our dedicated team of preservationists, historians, and archaeologists work with Pennsylvania’s historic communities to achieve positive preservation outcomes. Our role is to identify, promote, and protect the architectural and archaeological resources of the commonwealth.

This professional position within the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and preservation of historic resources through a variety of federal and state programs. The position will assist with advancing PA SHPO priorities across program areas. In particular this position is responsible for the review of Determinations of Eligibility and National Register of Historic Places nominations.