Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey Coordinator Historic Preservation Specialist
Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey Coordinator Historic Preservation Specialist
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a career where you have the opportunity to work with a proactive dedicated team of preservationists historians and archaeologists If so consider joining the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Preservation Support Division as the Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey Coordinator. This position allows you to utilize your experience as you oversee the Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey program (PASS). Our goal is to maintain the integrity of archaeological sites and survey information in the SHPO data management system (PASHARE) in order to assist the SHPO other agencies and the public in evaluating the archaeological resources within the Commonwealth. Apply today to help us maintain records pertaining to archaeological historic properties through public outreach and archaeological surveys!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey Coordinator you will be responsible for developing processing and managing records pertaining to archaeological historic properties. This includes public outreach and the promotion and facilitation of new archaeological surveys and site recordation research and evaluation with the goal of maintaining the integrity of archaeological site and survey information in the SHPO data management system (PASHARE). You will have the opportunity to provide information and assistance to citizens and agencies involved in the identification and survey of archaeological resources. Additional responsibilities include:
- Providing training and support on recordation techniques of sites surveys and projects
- Developing and providing public information about cultural resources
- Planning and conducting projects to analyze legacy data
- Evaluating requests for permits to conduct archaeological investigation on state owned land
- Designing and producing publicationquality maps and other visual products
Apply today to become an essential part of a department that strives to discover protect and share Pennsylvanias past inspiring others to value and use our history in meaningful ways!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime with the exception of site visits/field work and one 1 day a month in the office in Harrisburg. Specific days will be determined accord to bureau needs. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two or more years of experience working on an architectural survey an architectural restoration and preservation project or program and a bachelors degree in architectural history American history art history or course work in Pennsylvania history;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- This job is headquartered in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work in Harrisburg Pennsylvania when necessary.
- You must meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interiors Professional Qualification Standards.
- You must have completed coursework in Pennsylvania history and/or archaeology.
- You must possess at least 6 months or more experience in archaeological survey and related field work.
- You must possess at least 6 months or more experience advising and assisting state and/or federal agencies organizations Tribes and/or individuals with the consideration of archaeological properties.
- You must possess at least 6 months or more experience working with Geographic Information Systems.
- You must possess at least 6 months or more of experience using MS Office products and data management systems preferably PASHARE and/or Surveyor/Survey 123.
- You must possess at least 6 months or more demonstrable experience in the processes of the National Register of Historic Places and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- You must have experience presenting research at conferences and/or to the public on at least one occasion.
- You must possess experience with software programs such as Word Excel PowerPoint Access or ArcGIS.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience working with a team of individuals and independently
- Experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance with regards to the evaluation of archaeological properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
- Current knowledge of archaeology technologies and understanding of how technology relates to SHPO work
- Experience working with the public and/or volunteers to conduct research projects or training
- Experience using technology and software applications to manage historic resource data workflows and workload including Esri HUB and ArcGIS
- Experience in customer service public outreach and education
- Experience or expertise in data management records management public communication project planning or review archaeological or historic resource recordation and/or evaluation applying National Register criteria/determining the historical significance of properties research writing teaching and/or interpretation related to historic preservation public education and developing training programs and materials applying the Secretary of the Interiors standards
- Experience in developing and implementing public outreach programs conducting preservation education and public speaking
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
