RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST LEAD
National Register Assistant
Recruitment #22-005406-0001
Department | MDP Research Survey & Registration |
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Date Opened | 12/2/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/16/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $24.31 - $38.83/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Dionne Core |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
|
Introduction
The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) is the state agency dedicated
to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education,
MHT 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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Assists
in administration of the National Register of Historic Places program at the
state level.
Prepares
National Register nomination documentation; reviews and edits documentation
prepared by others. Conducts technical
review of incoming National Register nominations and final review of
nominations prior to submittal to the National Park Service.
Coordinates
review of proposed National Register nominations by Certified Local Governments
and by the Governor’s Consulting Committee on the National Register.
Explains
and interprets the National Register program to the public, and to
representatives of federal, state, and local government agencies. Advises preparers of National Register
nominations. Contributes to the development of informational materials.
Conducts
public presentations and workshops on the National Register and associated
programs.
Oversees grants related
to evaluation and registration activities throughout the state, including the
selection of grants, project development, hiring, training, and supervision of
consultants. Assists in writing grant applications related to evaluation and
registration. Provides professional review of Certified Local Government grant
projects with evaluation component to adherence to National Park Service
standards.
Provides evaluation and
registration-related assistance to State, federal, and local governments,
preservation advocacy groups and non-profit organizations, and the general
public.
Leads MHT’s coordination
with the Maryland Department of Transportation to undertake responsibilities
related to the Roadside Historical Markers Program, including review of
accepted applications and provide comments and recommendations, manage the
program’s searchable database with MHT’s website manager, and curation of hard
copies of application materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation, Architectural
History, American Studies, Public History, or other closely related field.
Experience: Two years of professional experience
in one of the above fields.
Notes: 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree
from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation, Architectural
History, American Studies, Public History, or closely related field.
Experience: At least one year of professional experience in architectural
field survey, scholarly research, and the preparation of National Register
nominations.
Knowledge or experience in historic architecture, building
analysis, and investigation/documentation methods.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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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