DOS - HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST - 45000309

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Historic Preservationist works in the Survey and Registration Section of the Bureau of Historic Preservation. Their primary responsibilities include the evaluation of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places using the National Register Criteria; the research, writing, editing, and evaluation of National Register nominations; the review and commenting upon historic resource surveys; and interaction with the public, including answering inquiries about the National Register. They will serve as the expert on the National Register program and will give procedural and substantive guidance to applicants and staff. Occasional travel to conduct site visits or public meetings will be required. About the Survey and Registration Section: The Survey and Registration section of the Bureau of Historic Preservation is responsible for implementing and managing the National Register of Historic Places (NR) and the Certified Local Government (CLG) programs in Florida. The section evaluates properties for historic designation and assists in the research, writing, editing, and listing of NR nominations. It also provides technical assistance regarding the evaluation of properties using the NR Criteria to other sections of the Bureau, other state and federal agencies, and the public. Under the CLG program, the section is the primary liaison between federal, state, and local historic preservation government programs. It provides training and technical assistance to local governments.

Requirements

Six (6) years of direct work experience in one of these fields: architectural history, historic preservation, American History, art history or related field.
A master’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation, American History, art history, or a related field.
A transcript is required documenting educational level.
A resume, cover letter, and writing sample are required for this application.
The resume and cover letter should document your education and experience and briefly state how you meet the requirements for this position.
The writing sample can be an excerpt from a National Register nomination you wrote, a paper or article, or other professional document that demonstrates your ability to present and analyze information.
Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation, federal regulations, forms, and nomination process.
Knowledge of federal, state and/or local historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Register Program regulations, 36 CFR 60.
Knowledge of historic resource survey procedures and practice
Ability to apply the NR Criteria when evaluating properties for listing.
Ability and skills in researching, writing, reviewing, and editing National Register nominations.
Ability and skills in conducting or evaluating historic resource or architectural survey.
Ability to conduct public meetings and presentations.
Ability to manage multiple projects, establish goals and objectives, prepare reports, problem solve, and work under stress.
Ability and skills in project management.
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Has coursework in American architectural history or historic preservation as part of their educational background.
At least one year of professional, volunteer, or internship experience researching and documenting historic properties.
Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation and how to prepare a National Register Nomination Form (National Register program, evaluation criteria, forms, process).
Knowledge of, or experience with federal and state historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act.
Knowledge of Florida’s history and architecture
Skilled in Arc GIS
Knowledge of ArcGIS software

Responsibilities

Evaluation of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places using the National Register Criteria
Research, writing, editing, and evaluation of National Register nominations
Review and commenting upon historic resource surveys
Interaction with the public, including answering inquiries about the National Register
Serve as the expert on the National Register program and give procedural and substantive guidance to applicants and staff
Occasional travel to conduct site visits or public meetings