Architectural Historian 1-2

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, in-office position is based at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and works directly with the National Register of Historic Places program. It serves as the first point of contact for program matters, including reviewing historic-property documentation, assisting applicants, coordinating nominations, and communicating with relevant parties. The position also presents and provides training about the program to relevant parties and the public. Applicants with experience successfully drafting and listing National Register nominations are encouraged to apply. The position may be filled at the Architectural Historian 1 or 2 level, depending on the selected applicant’s qualifications. It is in a career progression group leading to Architectural Historian 2. The appointment may be probational, promotional, or detail to special duty; current permanent-status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment. Compensation depends on experience and certification. The position may require travel and work in the evenings, on weekends, on holidays, and/or overtime. The Office of Cultural Development works to preserve, support, develop, and promote Louisiana culture, including archaeology, arts, French language, and historic places. Its vision is for Louisiana to value and embrace its cultural assets as essential to a vibrant future for its communities and citizens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural history, a humanities field, historic preservation, cultural resource management, or museum studies.
Ability to meet the position’s in-office work schedule in Baton Rouge.
The position may require travel and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience successfully drafting and listing National Register nominations.
Relevant experience and certification, which may affect the level of appointment and compensation.

Responsibilities

Review and edit drafts of nomination and amendment documents and supporting materials for listing historic properties in the National Register of Historic Places.
Prepare and submit documentation for property relocation requests and removals from the Register.
Provide technical assistance to applicants and colleagues, recommend technical corrections to nominations, and work with owners and consultants on alternative proposals when needed.
Coordinate the nomination process, including deadlines for legal notifications, Certified Local Government notifications, and submissions according to National Park Service requirements.
Prepare correspondence, including eligibility confirmations, legal notices, and National Register certificates.
Conduct technical property inspections; assess the approximate age of properties and alterations and evaluate architectural, historic, or archaeological significance according to National Park Service guidelines.
Determine Register eligibility for tax-credit and Section 106 project staff and property owners.
Conduct state-appointed review committee public hearings, held at least three times a year; assist presenters with PowerPoint presentations and prepare meeting minutes in accordance with Louisiana law and applicable federal requirements.
Monitor review committee members’ eligibility term limits, recommend replacement members, and conduct required annual training for committee members.
Maintain the National Register website, guidance documents, digital and physical archives, webinars, and the publicly accessible database of National Register properties.
Prepare articles for professional publications on historic preservation, building restoration, and office programs.
Attend state and national preservation conferences and present on various topics.
Conduct National Register informational seminars and provide training to Certified Local Governments, neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Department of Historic Preservation staff, student workers, and the public.
Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the National Register of Historic Places program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.