Environmental Review, Streamlining Coordinator (Historic Preservation Specialist)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking an Environmental Review, Streamlining Coordinator to support agencies in identifying archaeological resources before construction. This role aims to improve review processes and enhance statewide information sharing, protecting resources and supporting project planning.

Requirements

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, or Historic Architecture.
• A minimum of two years of experience in digital records management and data management systems.
• A minimum of two years of experience in advising and assisting state and federal agencies, organizations, and/or individuals with the consideration of historic properties and archaeological sites in project planning.
• A minimum of two years of experience in interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance with regards to the evaluation of historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
• A minimum of two years of experience in public speaking and educating the public about the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Two or more years of experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform business decisions and streamlining processing in collaboration with program partners and leadership.
• Two or more years of experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on collaborative team projects and completing independent tasks to implement team goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with Commonwealth agencies on developing programmatic solutions to streamline consultation efforts with federal and state agencies.
• Help develop and carry out improvements that make consultation and review work more efficient.
• Assist agencies in identifying and managing archaeological resources during planning stages.
• Participate in building and maintaining a system for digital archaeological collections records.
• Support the creation and use of digital records so information is easy to access and share.
• Help with long-term care of archaeological collections and updates to curation guidelines.

Benefits

• Telework opportunity (part-time, with exceptions for site visits/field work, leadership meetings, and one day per month in the office in Harrisburg).
• Option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg if unable to telework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed