Structural Historian - Culture And History - Kanawha Co.

Under the supervision of the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, the Structural Historian will review and analyze all submitted information from federal/state agencies and other interested persons or organizations to confirm National Register eligibility and assess potential effect to historic resource as required by the State Historic Preservation Office in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and 36 CFR 800, "The Protection of Historic Properties," and WV Code 29-1-8A and 82 CSR 2, "Standards and Procedures for Administering State Historic Preservation Programs."  Prepare related correspondence and other written documentation, such as draft memorandum of agreement. Conduct all necessary site visits representing the office as relating to the completion of these statutory requirements for the office.

 Apply appropriate Standards and Criteria as set forth by the National Park Service to evaluate National Register eligibility.  Evaluate proposed scopes of work for the rehabilitation of historic buildings as appropriate according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.  Provide comments and assistance to state or federal agencies, private organizations, or individuals regarding the completion of the Section 106 compliance process.

 Assist with the transfer of survey information and historic inventory forms generated from the review and compliance activities to the office's Survey and National Register files.  Monitor development grants and/or survey and planning grants as assigned. Position performs other duties as assigned.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

 If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to:

WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Training: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, historic preservation or a closely related field.

Substitution: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in the above fields and two years of fulltime or equivalent part-time paid experience in historic preservation work such as conducting historic resource surveys, research, preparing National Register nominations, writing, teaching, interpreting history as a historian, or closely related activities may substitute for the Master's degree.

Experience: Two years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in historic preservation work such as conducting historic resource surveys, research, preparing National Register nominations, writing, teaching, interpreting history as a historian, or closely related activities.

DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION*