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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania National Register Reviewer (Historic Preservation Specialist) in Pennsylvania
National Register Reviewer (Historic Preservation Specialist)
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National Register Reviewer (Historic Preservation Specialist)
Salary
$54,181.00 - $82,387.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-85094
Department
Historical & Museum Commission
Division
HM St Hstrc Prsvn Off
Opening Date
06/03/2024
Closing Date
7/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
26540
Position Number
00172470
Union
FOSCEP
Bargaining Unit
C4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00300600
Bureau / Division
State Historic Preservation Office
Worksite Address
400 North Street
Worksite Address
Keystone Building, Floor 2
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
MegAnn Carey
Contact Phone
717.772.2839
Contact Email
mecarey@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a highly skilled historic preservationist with National Register knowledge and experience? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking an Historic Preservation Specialist to work as a National Register Reviewer, focused on assisting the public with determinations of eligibility and National Register nominations. Preserve Pennsylvania’s treasured history with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 Historic Preservation Specialist will be a reviewer 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.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00172470) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: SHPO staff has the opportunity to work from home, with the exception of site visits/field work and one (1) day a month in the office in Harrisburg. Specific days will be determined according to bureau needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 (https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm) .
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:
Your application must include aresumefor 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.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time experience do you possess working on an architectural survey or an architectural restoration and preservation project or program?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Prehistoric Archaeology, Historic Archaeology, Architectural History, Historic Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation Planning, or Historic Preservation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
04
Additional Requirement - Do you meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards? The minimum education and experience required to meet these standards can be found by through the following link:https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm
Yes
No
05
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
06
Additional Requirement - Do you possess two or more 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?
Yes
No
07
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08
Additional Requirement - Do you possess two or more years of experience interpreting and applying National Park Service (NPS) guidance and criteria for evaluating archaeological and/or above ground properties for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and listing?
Yes
No
09
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
10
Additional Requirement - Do you have one or more years of experience in conducting surveys of historic resources?
Yes
No
11
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
12
Preferred criteria - Do you possess experience working with a team of individuals and independently?
Yes
No
13
Preferred criteria - Do you possess experience using technology and software applications to manage historic resource data, workflows, and workload?
Yes
No
14
Preferred criteria - Do you have experience in developing and implementing public outreach programs, conducting preservation education, and public speaking?
Yes
No
15
Preferred criteria - Do you have excellent computer and word processing skills using MS Office products and data management systems such as the SHPO's PA-SHARE?
Yes
No
16
Preferred criteria -This job is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, when necessary?
Yes
No
17
Preferred criteria -What is your highest level of education?
Master's degree (or greater)
Bachelor's degree
Associate degree
Some college
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Other
None
18
Preferred criteria - If you have a degree, is your degree in one of the following majors or fields?
Architectural History
American History
Archaeology
A closely related field
Another field
I do not have a degree
19
Preferred criteria - If you answered "a closely related field" or "another field" in the previous question, in what field is your degree?
20
Preferred criteria - Do you have experience coordinating and conducting site visits and meetings to advise and assist partners?
Yes
No
21
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please briefly describe how you have gained this experience coordinating and conducting site visits and meetings to advise and assist partners.
22
Preferred criteria - Indicate if you have experience and/or expertise in the following areas/abilities: (check all that apply)
Applying National Register criteria/determining significance and integrity of historic resources
Writing National Register nominations
Historic Preservation Planning
Data Management
Report Writing
Public Education
Public Communication
None
23
Preferred criteria - Which programs do you have technical proficiency for the following personal computer applications? (check all that apply)
Office 365
ArcGIS
Adobe Acrobat Pro
None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov