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RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST II

Historic Preservation Data Development Technician

Recruitment #22-005407-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland Historical Trust is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, the Maryland Historical Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.  This is a full-time one-year contractual position  

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of the position is to organize and digitize information on existing and new architectural survey forms in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties, as part of a collaborative project aimed at enhancing the searchable database and simultaneously identifying data gaps that can be filled by future survey work. Strong computer skills are required.

POSITION DUTIES


Job duties will include a comprehensive review of the existing 45,000 architectural records in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties and interpreting and entering information from the paper forms into a searchable database. This database powers Medusa, the state’s Cultural Resource Information System.

The review will involve manually reading and interpreting each paper form and entering the information from 10-12 fields into the database. In some cases, this will involve simple transcription, in other cases it will require interpretation of the contents of longer text fields and translation into the categories in the database.

This job requires extreme attention to detail, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and a strong interest in working collaboratively.  Computer proficiency and demonstrated interpretive skills are essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or other closely related field.

 

Experience:  Two years of professional experience and/or preservation internships in one of the above fields. Proficiency with databases and with computerized file management is required. 

Notes: 

  1. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with cultural resources of the Middle Atlantic region.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are not able to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St., Suite 608

Baltimore, MD  21201

Attn:  For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application.  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

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