Architectural Historian I: National Register Nominations

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

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