RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST LEAD

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.  

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100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

The purpose of the position is to undertake a comprehensive re-evaluation and updating of National Register Historic District documentation throughout the state, and to evaluate locally designated, historic districts for eligibility for the Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. This position is assigned to the Architectural Research Unit in the Office of Research, Survey and Registration and works directly with agency-wide analysis of historic and cultural properties with regard to their level of significance, condition, and preservation potential. The position directly supports the Agency mission of studying, evaluating, protecting, and interpreting the state’s historic sites, structures, districts, and cultural traditions.

Review existing National Register Historic District nominations to determine whether their data meets current documentation standards.

 

Review local historic district designation information to determine whether it is adequate to support decisions regarding Tax Credit eligibility and augment or supplement that information as needed.

 

Update existing National Register Historic District nomination and local historic district designation information as necessary by visiting historic districts, recording (by written description and photography) their constituent properties, determining current condition and integrity, and mapping boundaries. 

 

Conduct documentary research to develop and/or enhance existing historical contexts and to determine and justify periods of significance.

 

Prepare revised National Register nominations and Determination of Eligibility forms based on fieldwork and documentary research.

 

Assist Administrator of Evaluation and Registration and National Register Assistant Administrator in processing National Register Historic District nominations. 

 

Fieldwork will require travel within the state.

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

Experience: Two years of professional experience and/or preservation internships in one of the above fields.

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.

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

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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