ADMINISTRATOR I
Preservation Officer
Recruitment #19-002586-0124
Department | MDP Preservation Services |
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Date Opened | 1/3/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/25/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $46,477.00 - $74,191.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Introduction
The Maryland Historical Trust
(MHT), Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office, seeks an energetic and
collaborative preservation professional for the position of Preservation
Officer in its Project Review and Compliance Unit, Office of Preservation
Services. MHT is the state agency
dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past and is
part of the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP). As Maryland’s State Historic Preservation
Office, MHT consults with federal and state agencies, and other involved
parties, to consider the effects of federal and state assisted undertakings on
historic properties and find successful solutions to avoid, minimize and
mitigate any adverse effects on historic properties. The Preservation Officer position provides
direct assistance to help MHT fulfill its federal and state historic
preservation review responsibilities.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The Preservation Officer
reviews federal and state-assisted undertakings for their effects on historic
resources in compliance with federal and state historic preservation laws and
regulations. This position serves as the primary contact for assigned agency
program customers and must be able to provide technical support needed to help them
successfully navigate the Section 106 review process and address complex issues
regarding historic significance, preservation treatments, and application of
relevant laws and regulations. Principal
job duties include the following activities:
- reviewing projects for effects on historic properties in
accordance with 36 CFR Part 800 regulations;
- evaluating resources’ eligibility for the National Register of
Historic Places;
- reviewing project plans for conformance with the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties;
- negotiating and developing agreement documents with stipulations
to resolve the adverse effects of projects or programs on historic
properties; and
- providing a wide range of information, guidance and technical
assistance to the full spectrum of program customers (including federal
and state agencies, local governments, business entities, non-profit
organizations, consultants, and the interested public).
This job requires extreme attention to detail, excellent organizational,
communication and interpersonal skills and strong proficiency in working
collaboratively. Effective written and
oral communication skills as well as exceptional customer service experience
are vital for the position. Expertise in
applying the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, interpreting the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,
and complying with Section 106 regulations and procedures are essential. Demonstrated superior writing skills, strong
interpersonal and team building abilities, effective problem solving, and
successful negotiating skills are critical.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of full time experience working in the field of historic preservation.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an
accredited college or university in architectural history, historic
preservation, architecture, history or closely related field.
Experience in cultural
resource management work particularly compliance with federal and state
historic preservation project reviews under Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act.
Experience in evaluating the
eligibility of historic resources for the National Register of Historic Places
and preparation or substantive review of Determination of Eligibility forms or
National Register nominations.
Experience in evaluating
projects and completed work for compliance with preservation and construction
best practices and conformance with the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure
that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you
meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
All information
concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We
will not consider information submitted after this date.
Successful
candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one
year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your
education, training and experience related to the requirements of the
position. It is important that you
provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education
that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the
U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign
credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.
All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not
consider information submitted after this date.
The on-line
application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are not able to apply
online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire
(by the closing date) to:
Department of Budget and Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston St., Suite 608
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: For inquiries
regarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu
of completing the on-line or paper application. As an equal opportunity
employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting
employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
Appropriate accommodations for
individuals with disabilities are available upon request by
calling 410-767-3623.
We thank our Veterans for their
service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are also
encouraged to apply.
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