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 🔗Program Supervisor VII Preservation Services Team Lead/State Parks Historic Architect

  • Full Time
  • Austin, TX
  • $7,612.50 USD / Month
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Cultural Resources Program
  • Job Reference #: 00044797
  • Job Summary: Performs senior-level administrative and supervisory program work. Responsible for the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the Antiquities Code of Texas, NHPA, and SHPO consultation.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Education: Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board with a Bachelor’s degree in architecture. Or, graduation from a college or university with a Master’s degree in historic preservation.

    Experience: Five years experience evaluating built resources for historical significance and architectural integrity;

    Two years of supervisory experience;

    Experience conducting project reviews for potential impacts to architectural resources using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of historic Properties;

    Experience in antiquities laws consultation and compliance;

    Experience overseeing projects and writing reports.

    NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

     

  • How to Apply:

    The State of Texas Application must be completely filled out with full job history. A resume is acceptable but any application that says “see resume” instead of a full job history will be rejected by Human Resources.

  • Job benefits: Health insurance, Pension program, 401K, paid vacations, sick time
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Required to work overtime as necessary; Required to travel up to 30%, with probable overnight stays; Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. Outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions; occasionally will require work hours other than 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday; After a six month probationary period the candidate will be allowed to apply for telework two days a week; Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
  • Contact Name: Michael Strutt
  • Application URL: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00044797&tz=GMT-0500&tzname=AmericaChicago
  • Application Phone #: 5123894736
  • Application Address: All applications must be submitted online

Website Texas State Parks

TPWD MISSION To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Under the general direction of the Cultural Resources Program Director, the Preservation Services Team Lead/State Parks Historic Architect performs highly advanced (senior-level) administrative and supervisory program work. This position will establish team goals, objectives, and team activities. Supervises and evaluates Preservation Services staff. Responsible for the professional application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the Antiquities Code of Texas and the National Historic Preservation Act. Serves as a liaison to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and other state or federal agencies on architectural projects requiring consultation. Guides an array of research, planning, technical assessments, and preservation projects on historic properties across the state parks system. Identifies and directs repair and restoration work. Plans and budgets for preservation projects across the parks system. Manages the Preservation Services budget. Will write scopes of work and performance specifications for architecture, engineering, and construction consultants. Manages consultant contracts. Will review projects that may affect the historic integrity of buildings and structures 45 or more years old. Will identify historic preservation issues and Areas of Potential Effect (APEs). Physical field inspections of APEs will be required. Reviews plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure adherence to accepted preservation practices, applicable codes, and state and federal laws. Prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, and estimated costs. Provides architectural and construction management technical assistance to others. Provides architectural assistance to the state parks minor repair program to establish maintenance protocols for historic buildings. Advocates for the importance of history and historical architecture within Texas State Parks. Experience or knowledge of architectural conservation practices and procedures is a plus. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all State, Agency, Division, and Program rules, regulations and procedures.