Project Reviews Manager - Architecture

Position: Project Reviews Manager - Architecture

Department: State Historic Preservation Office Columbus OH

Status: Full Time temporary

Duration: 2 years

Salary: $41600 - $57200/year

Benefits: Medical dental vision Life/Disability retirement savings options and state pension paid vacation and sick time paid holidays free museum membership and discounts

Position Summary:

Project Reviews Managers are responsible for assessing the effects of projects to historic properties pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Ohio Revised Code 149.53. Project Reviews Managers advise and educate agency staff and others about the Section 106 review process and maintain computer and paper records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze project documentation to determine the eligibility of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and to provide comments and recommendations for surveying and identifying historic properties.
• Review architectural drawings specifications maps and other technical documentation to assess effects of federal/state projects to historic properties.
• Synthesize review results and clearly communicate the outcome in writing meetings and other communication media.
• When needed make site visits to evaluate the effects of proposed projects on historic properties.
• Negotiation of agreement documents to avoid minimize or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties.
• Review and comment on federal and state regulations concerning protection of historic properties.
• Create and provide training and assistance to federal state and local agencies individuals companies and organizations including presentation at workshops and conference sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A graduate degree in historic preservation history architectural history architecture historical architecture or a closely- related field or its equivalent in education and experience plus a minimum of four years of work experience in a professional capacity in the relevant discipline preferred.
• Must meet professional qualification standards in 36 CFR 61 Appendix A. Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior Standards and federal historic preservation laws regulations and guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Able to use project management processes
• Experience leading teams of peers
• Able to create evaluations and use evaluation data for program improvement
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public both orally and in writing and on behalf of a program
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to consider expenses and revenues in developing and managing program budgets
• Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms including Microsoft 365.
• Effective organizational skills including attention to detail prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself and being accountable to the organization for said tasks.
• Ability to review understand and interpret technical data such as engineering drawings and specifications primary and secondary research sources maps and archaeological documentation.

Work Environment:

Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work. Work may be stressful at times. Requires ability to travel sometimes with overnight stays. Work may involve attendance at public meetings and site visits.

To apply:

Please submit application materials through the Ohio History Connection application portal Resume cover letter and other supporting documents can be attached in the Resume section. Please direct inquiries and accommodation requests to Human Resources or by calling .

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.