Architectural Historian 1-2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Cultural Development within Louisiana State Government seeks an Architectural Historian to serve as the first point of contact for the National Register of Historic Places program in Louisiana. The role includes reviewing nomination documentation, providing technical assistance, coordinating the nomination process, and preparing official correspondence with stakeholders.

The position involves presenting and training others on the National Register program, working with property

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural history, a humanities field, historic preservation, cultural resource management, or museum studies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and edits nomination documents and support materials for placing historic properties in the National Register. Prepares relocation requests documentation and removal of properties from the Register.
• Provides technical assistance to applicants and colleagues. Recommends changes to ensure nominations are technically correct. Works with owners and consultants to develop alternative proposals.
• Coordinates the entire nomination process including deadlines for legal notifications, Certified Local Government notifications, and nomination submissions according to NPS relations.
• Prepares correspondence, including eligibility confirmations, legal notices, and National Register certificates.
• Conducts technical inspections of properties to determine age and significance per NPS guidelines; provides determinations of eligibility for tax credit and 106 project staff involvement.
• Manages the state-appointed review committee meetings, assists with PowerPoint presentations, and writes meeting minutes in accordance with LA State Law.
• Maintains the National Register website, guidance documents, digital archives, and public database of National Register properties; creates webinars.
• Prepares articles for professional publications on historic preservation and building restoration; attends conferences and presents information on various topics.
• Delivers National Register informational seminars and training to various stakeholders.
• Develops and recommends policy and procedures for the National Register program.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural history, a humanities field, historic preservation, cultural resource management, or museum studies

Job description

About This Job

This is a full-time position located at the

Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA. This position acts as the first point of contact for all matters related to the National Register of Historic Places program in Louisiana, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing documentation for historic properties, providing technical assistance to applicants, coordinating nomination processes, and handling correspondence through multiple mediums with all relevant parties regarding the National Register of Historic Places. This position also regularly holds and assists in presentations and trainings regarding the National Register of Historic Places program to relevant parties and the public at large. This position works directly with the National Register program. Applicants who have experience successfully drafting and listing National Register nominations in the Register are encouraged to apply.

Agency Vision:

The Office of Cultural Development’s vision is to promote a Louisiana that values and embraces Louisiana cultural assets as essential in shaping a vibrant future for our communities and citizens.

Agency Mission:

The Office of Cultural Development serves the citizens of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing, and promoting Louisiana culture, including archaeology, arts, French language and historic places.

Agency Philosophy Statement:

Louisiana’s cultural assets enhance communities, the economy, education, and quality of life in our state. It is the Office of Cultural Development’s duty to serve the people of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing, and promoting our archaeology, arts, French language, and historic places.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural history, a humanities field, historic preservation, cultural resource management, or museum studies.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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 on-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 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 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.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: This may be filled as a probational, promotional, or detail to special duty. 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 2 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the “Class Specifications” page for 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.
• Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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: [phone]

[e-mail]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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