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RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST LEAD

Tax Credit Program Assistant **REPOST**

Recruitment #23-005406-0004

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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

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place, Crownsville MD 21032

POSITION DUTIES

This contractual position serves as a Tax Credit Program Assistant for the three Rehabilitation Tax Credit Programs within MHT’s Office of Preservation Services. The position will be a liaison with program applicants, MHT reviewers, and the National Park Service (NPS) and will facilitate application intake through NPS and MHT online portals. The position will evaluate applications for eligibility, completeness, and accuracy; complete initial reviews of proposed rehabilitation work for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation; and facilitate final review by MHT and NPS reviewers. The position will serve a key role in maintenance and organization of the program’s online portals and in the development and implementation of electronic applications. The position will also provide technical assistance to applicants, participate in outreach activities to promote the tax credit programs, assist with program reporting, and perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Architectural History, American Studies, History, Public History, or other closely related field

 

Experience: One year of professional experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALS

One year of professional experience in historic preservation, architecture, history, administrative support, and / or data management.

Experience creating or reviewing technical plans and drawings.

Experience applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation to development or review of proposed rehabilitation projects.

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.

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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