Sr Historic Preservation Specialist - 90358321 - Philadelphia
About The Position
The Senior Historic Preservation Specialist position serves as a subject matter expert regarding historic preservation regulatory compliance for Amtrak’s projects with federal involvement. This position provides technical expertise to support fulfillment of requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations under 36 CFR 800 (Section 106), and related historic preservation regulations, as required for Amtrak’s nationwide capital program and other company initiatives. This position is responsible for guiding typical projects through the Section 106 process for which above-ground historic properties are the primary resource type in coordination with other regulations, internal customers and outside stakeholders, on schedule, with limited supervision. Work includes facilitating and tracking historic preservation approvals; providing historic preservation technical support and guidance to Amtrak’s staff and design/technical consultants regarding regulatory procedures and application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; conducting technical reviews of consultant submittals; functioning as the project point of contact on historic preservation regulatory matters; and collaborates with the Amtrak National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) staff to coordinate historic preservation compliance with NEPA processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation or related field or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Experience that meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History (36 CFR 61)
- Prior experience supporting historic preservation aspects of all phases of project development and delivery including planning, scoping, design, and construction in a fast-paced environment with projects ranging in size and complexity, including managing/guiding consultants and serving as subject matter expert/technical representative.
- 3 years of prior experience required
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in architectural history, historic preservation or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with historic railroad stations, bridges, and other rail infrastructure
- Familiarity with the ACHP’s Program Comment to Exempt Consideration of Effects to Rail Properties Within Rail Rights-of-Way, as amended
- Familiarity with USDOT agency NEPA procedures, coordinating Section 106 with NEPA, and contributing to NEPA documents
- Familiarity with Federal Communications Commission nationwide programmatic agreements and Positive Train Control Program Comment, and other non-USDOT federal agency Section 106 and NEPA procedures that may be relevant to railroad projects.
- Familiarity with Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act
- Working knowledge of GIS software and use for cultural resources data
Responsibilities
- Conducts project screening related to cultural resources, evaluates regulatory pathways – including application of program comments and other program alternatives, and guides Section 106 compliance for projects from screening through construction
- Guides Section 106 consultation for routine projects and some more complex projects, and may assist senior staff with Section 106 tasks related to particularly intensive or complex projects
- Coordinates with Amtrak staff and design consultants to provide procedural direction, expectations for deliverables, and technical review of/quality control for Section 106 analyses and communications
- Works with architects, engineers, and others to develop design strategies in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
- Educates internal project stakeholders and others on the Section 106 process and related requirements
- Serves as Amtrak’s project point of contact for State Historic Preservation Offices and other consulting parties related to Section 106 consultation for assigned projects
- Works with Amtrak NEPA staff to coordinate reviews and maintain a record of the Section 106 and NEPA status of Amtrak projects in Amtrak electronic systems
- Stays current on changes to Section 106 and related historic preservation regulations, policies, and tools as they relate to Amtrak projects
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
- Health Savings Account
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
- Student Loan Assistance
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
- Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
- Tuition and Education Reimbursement
- Paid Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Rail Pass Privileges
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
