Applicants must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in Archaeology, Architecture, Historic Architecture, or Architectural History.  Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of theory and methodology pertaining to survey, evaluation, excavation, artifact analyses, report writing, and paper presentation. Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively orally and in writing is critical.  Considerable knowledge of historic resource treatment best practices and procedures; knowledge of agency programs, procedures, and policies; applicable state and federal regulations; and project management methods and techniques. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret legal and technical documents and to provide technical advice and training is also necessary.

Considerable knowledge of historic preservation best practices; evaluation and assessment of land surveys, historic maps and title work. Extensive knowledge of preservation laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, standards, etc. Ability to plan work and establish priorities; coordinate work with others; review projects and reports; develop preservation management solutions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate effectively; provide technical assistance; and work effectively and exercise good judgement under stressful conditions.