Architectural Survey Specialist 65035116-HYBRID

State of North Carolina•Asheville, NC

2d•$41,206 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The position supports the Survey and National Register Branch in maintaining the statewide architectural survey by conducting and overseeing architectural surveys of counties and municipalities in North Carolina. The position will achieve its purpose by conducting fieldwork in Avery and Mitchell counties. If time allows, the position will also conduct architectural surveys in Madison, Caldwell, and Wilkes Counties. The position may also support additional architectural survey activities in other Helene-affected counties through discrete fieldwork and review of incoming survey products. In addition to fulfilling our office’s mission to document historic resources in all 100 counties, the position’s work will speed federal recovery aid in the future should other natural disasters occur.

Requirements

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.
Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for history or architectural history, as specified by federal regulations (36 CFR 61.4e)).
A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in documenting historic resources using observation, note-taking, oral history collection, site plan-creation, and photography.
Having conducted a county-wide or municipal-wide, comprehensive architectural survey in North Carolina is an extremely strong preference.
Demonstrated working knowledge of National Register criteria and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze patterns and trends, and synthesize history gleaned from primary and secondary sources into an analysis of a place’s architectural record.
Demonstrated ability to access and use primary sources, including deeds, maps, and newspapers.
Knowledge of American architectural history, with a knowledge of North Carolina history and architectural history strongly preferred.
Ability to work efficiently, independently and to meet deadlines.
Proven skill patiently interacting successfully with the public along with a willingness and eagerness to talk with property owners and tenants and develop a trustful relationship.

Responsibilities

Conducting historic resource surveys according to state and federal standards, including engaging with local government representatives, non-profit organizations, property owners, and other stakeholders.
Conducting survey fieldwork, including research and written/photographic recordation.
Creating database records with written entries and paper survey files.
Preparing draft and final survey reports.
Evaluating the National Register eligibility of individual properties and historic districts, and offering recommendations for National Register Study list designation.
Creating and conducting PowerPoint presentations on survey findings for various audiences.
Assisting the Architectural Survey Coordinator in the administration of consultant-conducted county, municipal, and thematic historic resource surveys, including assisting consultants with file room research and reviewing consultants’ draft and final survey products.
Assisting the Architectural Survey Coordinator in maintaining the architectural survey file room of the SHPO’s Western Office.