Architectural Historian 1-2

A bachelors degree in architecture architectural history a humanities field historic preservation cultural resource management or museum studies.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Reviews and edits multiple drafts of nomination or amendment documents and support materials for placing historic properties in the National Register of Historic Places. Prepares and submits documentation for relocation requests and removal of properties from the Register.
• Provides technical assistance to applicants and colleagues. Recommends needed changes to ensure that nominations are technically correct. Works one-on-one with owners and consultants to develop alternative proposals where needed.
• Coordinates the entire nomination process including establishing and meetings deadlines for legal notifications Certified Local Government notifications and nomination submissions according to NPS relations.
• Prepares multiple types of correspondence including eligibility confirmations legal notices and National Register certificates.
• Conducts technical inspections of properties to determine approximate age of historic and non-historic alterations; assesses properties for architectural historic or archaeological significance according to NPS guidelines. Provides determinations of Register eligibility for tax credit and Section 106 project staff as well as property owners.
• Conduct all aspects of the state-appointed review committee meetings at public hearing held at least three times a year. Assists nomination presenters with PowerPoint presentations and writes the Review Committee meeting minutes in accordance with LA State Law and all applicable Federal requirements.
• Monitors Review Committee members eligibility and term limits recommends replacement committee members and conducts required yearly training sessions for committee members.
• Maintains the National Register website National Register guidance documents digital archives and physical archives for Louisiana; creates webinars and keeps the publicly accessible database of National Register properties updated.
• Prepares articles for professional publications on matters involving historic preservation building restoration and various office programs. Attends state and national preservation conferences and present information on various topics.
• Conducts National Register informational seminars on local and statewide levels. Provides National Register training to Certified Local Governments neighborhood associations non-profit organizations municipalities DHP staff student workers and the public at large.
• Develops and recommends policy and procedures concerning the National Register of Historic Places program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Appointment Type: This is a probational appointment. Current permanent status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.
• Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group to an Architectural Historian 2. As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Architectural Historian 1 or 2based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the Class Specifications page by clicking herefor specific information of salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings weekends holidays and/or overtime. This position may be required to travel.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Pacee Wallace

Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge LA 70802

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