Historic Preservation/Restora Spec-HP65037925

State of North Carolina•109 E Jones St Wake, NC

2d•$41,206 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
A valid driver’s license is required.
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)).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of North Carolina architecture and history desired.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Helps develop appropriate mitigation measures and draft Memoranda of Agreement pursuant to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Provides 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.
Enters and updates 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.
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.
Helps update the Environmental Review section of the HPO website.