ADMINISTRATOR I

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT, the Trust), the State’s historic preservation office, located within the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), is seeking an energetic and collaborative individual for the position of the Architectural Survey Administrator. As the designated State Historic Preservation Office, MHT is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. MHT updates and maintains several databases of historic and archaeological sites, districts, buildings, and objects, as well as evaluating the significance of these resources.

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100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD  21032

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the statewide survey program, and to supervise the inclusion of documentation into the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties from all survey projects. The position manages state and federal grants relating to multi-disciplinary survey and evaluation activities and provides expert technical assistance on identifying and evaluating historic resources, consistent with MDP and the Division's mission of studying, evaluating, protecting and interpreting the state's historic sites, structures, districts, and cultural traditions.

Under the direction of the Administrator of Research and Survey, the Architectural Survey Administrator undertakes the following major program activities:

·       Oversees the survey of standing structures throughout the state and supervises documentation efforts for inclusion in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). 

·       Conducts intensive reviews of inventory forms, photographs, measured drawings, research designs and final written reports to ensure they meet State and Federal standards.

·       Administers state and federal grant programs related to multi-disciplinary survey and evaluation activities throughout the state including selection of grants, project development, hiring, training, and supervision of consultants in the field.

·       Conducts in-depth field analysis and documentation of significant resources.

·       Provides technical expertise to state agencies, local governments, federal agencies, non-profit organizations and the general public.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. 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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

For those not using the experience substitution, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in: Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, History, Historic Architecture, Folklore, American Studies or other closely related field.

At least one year of professional experience in historic preservation or architectural field survey.

Experience in historic architecture, building analysis, and investigation/documentation methods and a demonstrated ability to conduct architectural field surveys and scholarly research are preferred.

This is an internal recruitment limited to MDP/MHT employees only.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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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