The position’s primary purpose is to provide grant oversight and technical preservation assistance for grantees receiving funding through the African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP). This position directly supports MCAAHC and MHT mission by managing grants that support the preservation of Maryland’s African American heritage.
Job Duties
1. Administers bricks-and-mortar rehabilitation projects assisted with African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) grant funding. Reviews plans and specifications with MHT Easement Program and MHT Review & Compliance. Assists grantees with RFP / competitive procurement process. Reviews and authorizes payment requests. Ensures project compliance with program statutes, regulations, and policies.
2. Conducts on-site meetings before, during, and upon the completion of all grant-assisted rehabilitation projects to provide administrative and technical assistance and verify project compliance before grant payments.
3. Promotes the AAHPP to the public and responds to general inquiries about the program. Assists in developing and maintaining applications and guidelines. Leads and organizes workshops for potential applicants. Provides technical assistance, including site visits, for potential applicants regarding preservation best practices, organizational requirements, and site control issues. Evaluates applications and assist in coordinating the review and ranking process. Assists in the preparation of annual reports.
4. Provides the general public with technical and program assistance related to historic preservation and African American heritage. Participates in outreach activities through MHT, MDP, MCAAHC, and related organizations. Makes presentations to professional organizations or conferences as requested.
This is a contractual position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority of the agency.
Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, historic architecture, urban planning, American studies, museum studies, archaeology, anthropology, public history, public administration or other related field
Experience: Two years of work experience, internships, or volunteer work.
Note: Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any major, along with a certificate in historic preservation or closely related field for the required education.
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Please apply on State of Maryland Job Portal:
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=005406&R3=0001