Historic Preservation Assistant (Term Position)

National Park Service; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Preservation Helper to support journey-level preservationists in maintaining and restoring historic structures and landscapes within a park. This term appointment lasts at least 13 months and may extend up to four years, subject to regulations.

You will work under supervision, applying basic preservation trades, following standards, and contributing to preservation goals across buildings, monuments, and related resources.

Responsibilities

• Assists journey-level Preservationists in simple and routine trade tasks related to building, maintenance, restoration, and preservation of historic structures and landscapes.
• Supports preservation activities involving historic buildings, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, signs, tablets, artillery pieces, and similar resources.
• Performs assigned work under the direct supervision and oversight of a journey-level employee.
• Applies basic knowledge of historic preservation trades to complete tasks per established procedures and guidance.
• Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in all preservation-related work.
• Assists with limited administrative tasks associated with preservation activities as needed.

Job description

The National Park Service seeks a Preservation Helper to support journey-level preservationists in maintaining and restoring historic structures and landscapes within a park. This term appointment lasts at least 13 months and may extend up to four years, subject to regulations.

You will work under supervision, applying basic preservation trades, following standards, and contributing to preservation goals across buildings, monuments, and related resources.