Historic Preservation/Restora Spec-HP65037925

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Research and Publications

Job Classification Title

Historic Preservation/Restora Spec (NS)

Position Number

65037925

Grade

NC09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The position is in the Environmental Review Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office. Thorough knowledge and understanding of and ability to successfully apply Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as well as all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to historic preservation. Must be able to apply National Register criteria and make Determinations of Eligibility per federal guidelines. Must be able to read plans/planning documents and assess effects to historic properties in the short and long term, draft and monitor interagency agreements and meet multiple project deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, oral and written communications skills are essential. Ability to use MS office programs is required, as is familiarity with digital photography, GIS databases, and mapping. Knowledge of GIS is required. Research skills, knowledge of American architectural history required; knowledge of North Carolina architecture and history desired. Demonstrated ability to work well with others in collaborative/inter-agency settings, within strict deadlines is required. This position will specifically focus on reviews from North Carolina counties designated by FEMA as natural disaster areas due to Hurricane Helene. The Environmental Review Specialist may be called upon to carry out the duties of the Environmental Review Coordinator in the Coordinator’s absence. To carry out those duties, the employee must be familiar with all aspects of Environmental Review. This is a 3-year Time-Limited Position.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Environmental Review
The Environmental Review Specialist reviews federal and state undertakings in North Carolina counties designated by FEMA as natural disaster areas due to Hurricane Helene, for their potential effect on significant historic properties. After projects are logged in by the Environmental Review Assistant and provided to the employee with a date-due deadline for completion, the employee:
• reviews the project area through available sources (GIS and Survey databases, files, and publications) to determine the likelihood for the presence of historic structures; prepares a written response for each project within the deadline, noting if additional information is needed to determine the National Register eligibility of affected properties or to begin consultation for projects that adversely affect historic properties; coordinates the preliminary review of projects by Survey and Restoration Specialists in the Raleigh and two HPO regional offices and combines them into a final comment. If appropriate coordinates with the Office of State Archaeology on the presence of archaeological resources within the project area;
• processes the identification of historic properties, determinations of National Register of Historic Places eligibility and of effect after coordination with federal and state agencies and the public, meets on-site or through other means with stakeholders to better understand the nature and effects of the proposed project and to ensure that all parties are cognizant of the review process and possible outcomes; and helps develop appropriate mitigation measures and draft Memoranda of Agreement pursuant to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
2. Database Update and Maintenance
The Environmental Review Specialist is responsible for:
• providing all new and updated information on properties to the Environmental Review Archivist to integrate into the HPO’s Survey and GIS databases for properties that are determined eligible or no longer eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Environmental Review process; enter and update project information in the Environmental Review project tracking database to ensure a complete record of project reviews, comments, and personal interactions with project applicants and agencies.
3. Education/Outreach
The Environmental Review Specialist:
• answers inquiries about historic preservation matters and the Environmental Review process or projects, in particular; educates and guides agency professionals and other stakeholders, who may be at a higher grade level than the employee, but who have little or no experience with or understanding of the Environmental Review process, through the process to a final outcome; assists the Environmental Review Coordinator in developing and conducting educational workshops and training on historic preservation issues; and helps update the Environmental Review section of the HPO website.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $70,000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and ability to successfully apply Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as well as all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to historic preservation.
•  Must be able to apply National Register criteria and make Determinations of Eligibility.
• Must be able to read plans/planning documents and assess effects to historic properties in the short and long-term, draft and monitor interagency agreements and meet multiple project deadlines.
•  Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, oral and written communications skills are essential.
• Knowledge of GIS is required. Research skills, knowledge of American architectural history required; knowledge of North Carolina architecture and history desired. Demonstrated ability to work well with others in collaborative/inter-agency settings, within strict deadlines is required. Ability to use MS Office programs, including Access, is required, as is familiarity with digital photography, GIS databases, and mapping.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Licenses or certifications are not required, but the employee must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for history or architectural history, as specified by federal regulations (36 CFR 61.4(e)), and a valid driver’s license is required.

This position is located at:

109 E Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 36 months. Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits.  Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in historic preservation, planning, architecture history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution

and

three years of experience in historic preservation;

or

Bachelor’s degree in history, planning, or architectural history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution

and

four years of experience in historic preservation;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description

The Environmental Review Branch within the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) coordinates the review of and consultation for undertakings, which may affect historic properties within North Carolina. The review and consultation are carried out in accordance with various federal and state laws, especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, North Carolina General Statute 121-12(a), and NC Executive Order XVI. The purpose of the review process is to provide early consideration of historic properties that may be adversely affected by development projects and are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or are designated as locally significant historic properties, including archaeological sites, buildings, structures, objects, districts and landscapes. Information gathered about historic properties through the review process is incorporated into the statewide architectural and archaeological surveys, Geographic Information System (GIS), associated databases, section libraries and on the Web for use by staff, other governmental agencies, and the public. Approximately 3,000 projects are handled annually minus a declared disaster that can add another 2,000+.

Division Description

As the official state agency for historic preservation in North Carolina, the Historic Preservation Office (HPO) identifies, protects, and enhances North Carolina’s historic properties and districts through a coordinated statewide program of incentives, information and technical assistance for public agencies, private organizations, and the state’s citizens. Section programs include: processing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; comprehensive architectural surveys for counties and municipalities; technical assistance for the care and treatment of historic buildings; technical assistance and training for approximately 105 local historic preservation commissions statewide; management of a federal pass-through grant program for the federal Certified Local Government (CLG) program; and environmental review of development projects that may affect historic properties and archaeological resources. It functions as the state clearinghouse for federal and state protection and incentive programs for properties that qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. The position is located in a regional office - the Western Office in Asheville. The main location of the office is Raleigh, with staff also stationed in a field office in Greenville – the Eastern Office of Archives and History.

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Supplemental and Contact Information 

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. 

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. 

Application Process

 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.  Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.  

Degree/College Credit Verification 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference 

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. 

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

 

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. 

 

ADA Accommodations 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 

 

Employment Eligibility 

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). 

CONTACT INFORMATION:  

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 

Phone: 919-814-6670

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EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Elizabeth Lewis Benson

Email:

[email protected]