- THE POSITION
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Are you interested in joining a proactive and dedicated team of preservationists, historians, and archaeologists? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a Historic Preservation Specialist with a discipline in archaeology within the Environmental Review division.
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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In this position, your responsibilities will include the consideration and protection of archaeological properties affected by state and federal projects; assisting with archaeology education and outreach; and conducting and/or assisting with proactive research, documentation, and survey efforts. Archaeological research experience, including but not limited to compliance related field work and artifact analysis in the Eastern United States is essential. Knowledge of state and federal preservation programs, regulations and legislation, including The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation is required.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two or more years of experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration and preservation project or program, and a bachelor's degree in architectural history, American history, art history or course work in Pennsylvania history; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards.
- More than 1 year of experience working with Geographic Information Systems.
- More than 3 years of experience in archaeological survey and related field work.
- More than 3 years of experience advising and assisting state and/or federal agencies, organizations, Tribes, and/or individuals with the consideration of archaeological properties in their project planning.
- More than 3 years of experience in the processes of the National Register of Historic Places and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience working with a team of individuals and independently
- Experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance with regards to the evaluation of archaeological properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
- Experience leading archaeological investigations
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing data sets for technical and/or research purposes
- Experience presenting research at conferences and/or to the public
- Experience working with the pubic and/or volunteers to conduct research projects or training
- Excellent computer and word processing skills using MS Office products and data management systems such as the SHPO's PA-SHARE
This position is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.