CIER-2026-6 Program Specialist Trainee
About The Position
Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3, Program Specialist 4, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social service programs, programs serving the socio-economic needs of specific clients populations, or regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or protection of the environment; completes assignments which provide practical Program Specialist experience; does other related work. This position is responsible for assisting members of the public, federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-governmental entities in the identification, evaluation, preservation, protection, and treatment of historic properties in NJ. This assistance is provided by conducting professional reviews of projects under various state and federal regulatory requirements, including identification of historic properties and assessing National Register eligibility, negotiating measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to historic properties, reviewing and understanding project plans and specifications, establishing cooperative working relationships with representatives from local, state, federal government agencies, historical and/or environmental groups and members of the general public, providing technical assistance of historic preservation matters such as use of appropriate building materials and construction methods.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
- OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
- All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of New Jersey architectural history.
- Knowledge of New Jersey history.
- Ability to read and understand architectural plans and specifications.
- Familiarity with building techniques and materials.
- Familiarity with federal and state historic preservation laws, regulations, rules, policies, and National Park Service guidance documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn new things very quickly.
- A Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Planning, Historic Architecture, Architectural History, or History.
Responsibilities
- Assisting members of the public, federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-governmental entities in the identification, evaluation, preservation, protection, and treatment of historic properties in NJ.
- Conducting professional reviews of projects under various state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Identifying historic properties and assessing National Register eligibility.
- Negotiating measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to historic properties.
- Reviewing and understanding project plans and specifications.
- Establishing cooperative working relationships with representatives from local, state, federal government agencies, historical and/or environmental groups and members of the general public.
- Providing technical assistance of historic preservation matters such as use of appropriate building materials and construction methods.
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
