Preservation Architect - HPO65042651

State of North Carolina

6d•$58,613 - $69,888•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! The position provides specialized professional, technical, and administrative support to the Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (ESHPF), a $17.14M federal hurricane recovery grant program. The work requires a licensed preservation architect with federal grant experience that conducts and oversees the inspection, analysis, and preservation treatment of historic buildings, sites, and objects. The position will oversee and coordinate activities relating to the ESHPF program in tandem with other restoration specialists in the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO). It requires specialized knowledge of applicable federal rehabilitation and restoration standards regarding the treatment of historic buildings, sites, and objects (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation). This is a 32-hour a week, time-limited position with the term of service lasting 12 to 21 months with full time benefits. The range of duties includes but is not limited to:

Requirements

Must be able to work Monday – Thursday, 8 hours per day (occasional evenings).
Must be licensed by the State Board of Architecture (Architects—G.S. 83A) (must be renewed each year).
The employee must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for history, architectural history, and/or archaeology as specified by federal regulations [36 CFR 61.4(e)], and a valid driver’s license is required.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of building restoration, conservation, stabilization, preservation, construction technology, and the analysis and evaluation of historic building conditions and construction histories.
Working knowledge of the structure and operation of national, state, local, and private preservation programs, particularly the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
Working knowledge of North Carolina architectural history.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to professionals and the general public.
Working knowledge of interpretation and application of building codes, including ABA and ADA compliance, to historic buildings.

Responsibilities

Monitoring grant projects during construction and collaborating with designers and contractors to help ensure work meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
Advising and consulting on projects to preserve buildings of historic significance.
Providing advice and support to grantees.
Evaluating existing storm damage and assessing potential for damage from future storm events.
Reviewing and assessing development and construction plans for repair and restoration of listed or eligible National Register properties.
Identifying and evaluating technical problems and restoration needs.
Monitoring the approved mitigation of environmental impact to properties of historic or cultural significance.
Reviewing plans and recommendations for protection and resiliency of buildings, sites, and objects from future disaster events.
Consulting with other specialists on the complex issues relating to the preservation of historic properties, which involves research of the structure, specifications pertaining to its significance, and recommendations regarding the effect of restoration plans on National Register listing.
Collaborating with property owners, local historical organizations and commissions, other governmental entities, and private contractors to research pertinent information and make decisions regarding preservation and restoration recommendations.
Tracking benchmark progress according to schedules for internal projects and as outlined in grant agreements
Analyzing construction budgets and aligning scopes of work.

Benefits

Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits.
Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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