Architectural Historian 2
Architectural Historian 2
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Supplemental Information
This is a full time position located at theCapitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge LA with the Office of Cultural Development. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism are participants in the EVerify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Phone:
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors degree in architecture architectural history a humanities field historic preservation cultural resource management or museum studies plus two years of experience in historic preservation history architectural or art history fine arts urban or museum studies or cultural resource management; OR
An advanced degree in architecture architectural history a humanities field historic preservation cultural resource management or museum studies plus one year of experience in historic preservation history architectural or art history fine arts urban or museum studies or cultural resource management.Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To manage one or more of a wide variety of state and federally mandated programs in the Division of Historic Preservation which are designed to identify recognize and preserve historic buildings districts and places in Louisiana.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
Broad review from the Architectural Historian Manager or from the Architectural Director of Preservation.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct supervision of student employees and other temporary wage employees. Functional supervision over contract surveyors and grantees.
Location of Work:
Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism Office of Cultural Development Division of Historic Preservation.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Architectural Historian Manager by the lack of supervisory authority over classified Civil Service employees.
Differs from Architectural Historian 1 by the responsibility of managing entire office programs and the authority to make nonroutine decisions and to supervise contract surveyors and grantees.Examples of Work
Maintains federally mandated historic buildings survey and inventory program in which every building over 50 years old is photographed and recorded. Reviews 3000 to 5000 inventory forms annually which are submitted by contract surveyors and grants or withholds approval based upon accuracy and the proper assessment of each building.
Oversees the maintenance of the Divisions comprehensive statewide survey program database manages data entry approves entry work and coordinates with the Information Services Division to place the material on the Departments Internet website on an ongoing basis. Reviews approximately 3000 federally licensed or assisted projects annually for their impact on historic buildings districts and places. Assesses whether impacted properties may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by applying established federal guidelines. Assesses potential adverse impacts using the federally mandated Criteria of Adverse Effect. Negotiates with a wide variety of federal agencies to develop written agreement packages to avoid or mitigate those adverse impacts.
Prepares federal nomination forms for placing historic properties in the National Register of Historic Places. This includes historical research in primary and secondary sources technical inspection of properties to determine approximate age and historic and nonhistoric alterations and assessment of architectural or historical significance according to the broad scope of American history as interpreted under federal guidelines. It also includes 35mm photography and map preparation. The incumbent argues the case for each candidate propertys National Register eligibility before the state appointed review commission at quarterly public hearings shepherding the nomination through the review process. The incumbent also facilitates the subsequent federal review of the final nomination documents.
Manages Louisianas historic preservation federal tax certification program with approximately $50 million annually in private investment in historic restoration projects. Interprets federal standards for renovation/restoration practice and negotiates with architects owners and developers to bring a wide variety of projects into compliance. Facilitates final federal approval of tax credit projects in Louisiana.
Implements one or more aspects of the Main Street historic downtown revitalization program by training historic district commissioners in restoration practice recruiting new businesses to historic properties promoting historic centers and enhancing sustainability of historic downtowns by fostering economic viability.
Reviews and approves proposed texts for State Highway Historic Markers. Negotiates with applicants to amend texts as needed to conform to historical accuracy and assists with research carried on by applicant organizations.
Prepares articles for professional and popular publications on matters involving historic preservation building restoration and the various office programs. Text will be revised by supervisor.
Administers historic preservation grantsinaid for a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Construction/restoration survey and inventory Main Street program facade improvement grants feasibility studies and heritage education.
Employment Type
Full Time
