Historian.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Historian to manage projects from planning through completion, ensuring built-environment resources receive full consideration and compliance with NHPA, NEPA, and related laws.

The role leads technical work on historic structures, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and supports environmental impact processes. Occasional travel is required to attend workshops, meetings, and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history or related field with at least 18 history hours.
• Experience with National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance.
• Project management experience on built-environment or historic structures.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate cultural resources into planning and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs field and office duties to ensure built-environment resources are given full consideration in Civil Works and Navigation project assignments.
• Serves as lead technical specialist for assigned projects, managing all aspects to conclusion in compliance with NHPA/NEPA and related laws.
• Addresses historic structures and preservation concerns within Corps civil works, operations and navigation programs.
• Assists project managers in initiating studies, conveying plans and recommendations, and requesting environmental impact information.

Skills

Heritage preservation knowledge

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in history or related field with at least 18 history hours

Job description

• Performs field and office duties to ensure built-environment resources are given full consideration in a Civil Works program of planning, design, construction, operation, and permit evaluation, and Navigation project assignments.
• Serves as lead technical specialist for assigned projects, managing all aspects of projects to conclusion and in compliance with National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Protection Act, or other laws, regulations, and policy.
• Serves as a staff expert in addressing historic structures and building historic preservation concerns related to Corps civil works, operations and navigation programs.
• Assists project managers and Operation mangers in standard agency coordination procedures for the initiation of a study; conveys plans, alternatives, and recommendations; and requests required environmental impact information.

Duties

• Performs field and office duties to ensure built-environment resources are given full consideration in a Civil Works program of planning, design, construction, operation, and permit evaluation, and Navigation project assignments.
• Serves as lead technical specialist for assigned projects, managing all aspects of projects to conclusion and in compliance with National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Protection Act, or other laws, regulations, and policy.
• Serves as a staff expert in addressing historic structures and building historic preservation concerns related to Corps civil works, operations and navigation programs.
• Assists project managers and Operation mangers in standard agency coordination procedures for the initiation of a study; conveys plans, alternatives, and recommendations; and requests required environmental impact information.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid Drivers License at time of appointment.
• Incumbent is expected to travel approximately 10% of the time to attend workshops, meetings, hearings or to perform field work.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Basic Requirement For Historian

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet the Qualification Requirements Listed Below:

Specialized Experience GS-12

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Identifying, documenting and assessing effects to historic buildingsproperties under the National Historic Preservation Act; 2) Preparing detailed studies of historic buildings and structures including integrity and condition assessment and restoration of historic structures; 3) Managing projects/programs focused on the built environment (including historic structures and buildings) within scope, schedule and budget; and 4) Participating and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate built-environment and cultural resources concerns into project and planning review processes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-12

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is an Education and Information Sciences Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.