Dos - OPS Historic Preservationist - 45945239

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, seeks an Architectural Historian to review project submissions and permit applications for effects on historic resources under federal and state preservation laws.

The role provides technical assistance to agencies and the public and supports the State Historic Preservation Officer in administering preservation responsibilities, including consultation on treatment of historic properties and archaeological sites.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of direct work experience in architectural history, historic preservation, American history, art history or a related field, or a master's degree in one of these fields.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and Florida Historical Resources Act.
• Ability to conduct research and apply deductive reasoning to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Ability to communicate and convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Florida's historical resources.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems software (preferred).

Skills

Architectural history

Deductive reasoning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Florida history

GIS experience

Education

Master's degree in architectural history

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

This professional position serves as an Architectural Historian within the Federal and State Compliance and Review Section of the Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources. The role reviews project submissions and permit applications to assess effects on historical resources in accordance with federal, state, and local preservation laws, provides technical assistance to agencies and the public, and consults on appropriate treatment of historic properties and archaeological sites. The position supports the State Historic Preservation Officer in administering federal and state historic preservation responsibilities.

Key qualifications:

• Six (6) years of direct work experience in architectural history, historic preservation, American history, art history or a related field, or a master's degree in one of these fields
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and Florida Historical Resources Act
• Ability to conduct research and apply deductive reasoning to arrive at logical conclusions
• Ability to communicate and convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Florida's historical resources
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems software (preferred)