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
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032
Main Purpose of Job
This permanent position serves as the Easement Program Assistant for the Easement program within MHT’s Office of Preservation Services, monitoring and evaluating the condition of properties protected by historic preservation easements held by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and processing new easements.
POSITION DUTIES
This position monitors the existing conditions and conducts inspections of properties protected by historic preservation easements, assists with the processing of new easements, provides program support, and works in coordination with MHT staff, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and other co-holding agencies to draft new easements and enforce the terms of existing Deeds of Easements. This position requires extreme attention to detail, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and a strong interest in working collaboratively. Duties include:
• Notifying and scheduling site inspections with property owners and co-holding agencies.
• Preparing easement inspection reports, notification to owners (in writing) of inspection results.
• Organizing digital inspection photographs, and general easement file maintenance (easement files, vertical files, and database).
• Identifying and presenting all easement violations to the Easement Committee and OAG for review.
• Drafting correspondence and tracking all violations until the violation is resolved.
• Collecting, assembling and ensuring the accuracy of all information required for the drafting of Easements (the required information includes, but is not limited to, certificates of title, title insurance, legal site plans, and property descriptions)
• Ensure that the Deed of Easement is properly executed, recorded and returned to MHT to ensure legal sufficiency of the easement
• Conducting site visits, taking exhibit photographs, assembling Easement exhibit pages, and creating Easements files and maintaining databases
• Maintaining working relationships with the general public, property owners, professional agencies, and fellow Maryland Historical Trust staff.
• This position may also be assigned other duties as necessary by the Easement Administrator, including assisting the Easement Administrator with processing changes/alteration applications and acting as support staff to the Easement Committee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation, Architectural History or other closely related field.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree (not in a closely related field) and two years of directly related experience for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree (not in a closely related field) and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required education.
3. If using the substitution in note #2: Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
4. If using the substitution in note #2: 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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. We know that most, if not all, people will not have experience in all of the preferred qualifications and we encourage all to apply who have direct experience in one or more areas.
Experience with photo documentation of historic architecture OR experience reviewing technical plans and drawings OR experience evaluating building and material conditions and assessing/researching appropriate treatments.
Experience with the application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
Two years of experience conducting land record research and documentation
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with paralegal coursework or a paralegal certificate OR possession of a real estate license.
Experience with word processing, digital imaging and databases.
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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) 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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
