Project Manager (Historic Preservation)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Solutions in Elkins, WV seeks a Project Manager (Historic Preservation) to mentor federal staff and lead restoration projects within the ESP for the National Park Service.

Candidates should bring extensive experience in historic wood building construction, roofing and preservation, with a minimum of 20 years in related fields.

This at-will, grant-funded role requires travel and outdoor work under safety guidelines; enrollment is temporary and not a federal employee.

Qualifications

• HS/GED degree or equivalent with extensive experience in historic preservation
• Minimum 20 years in historic preservation, woodworking or roof construction

Responsibilities

• Mentor federal staff to lead project teams in restoration and preservation.
• Train and guide teams on roof restoration and preservation tasks.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on preservation projects to colleagues

Skills

Project management

Historic preservation

Woodworking

Roof construction

Carpentry

Training

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Project Manager (Historic Preservation)

ID: NPSCHT-001-001

Location: Elkins

Program: NPS

Wage/Hr: $98.00

Hours/Week: 40

Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duration

This position is authorized for up to 112 total hours.

The Campaign for Historic Trades is a national workforce development program, dedicated to expanding and strengthening careers in the historic trades. The Campaign sponsors a Registered Apprenticeship Program and works with partners to implement training, education, and career paths.

Qualifications

HS/GED Degree in Experienced traditional tradesperson, project manager, construction, similar with minimum additional experience of 20 year(s) in historic preservation, woodworking and/or log and shake roof construction, carpentry, project management, training

• Must be skilled in the materials and methods of historic wood building construction

Duties

General duties will consist of mentoring federal staff to lead project teams through project development, delivery, and historic preservation. Duties will largely fall with the field of traditional roofing and historic preservation.

• Project Management; Coordinates with staff on repair requirements and design for historic preservation. Helps implement plans for historic preservation projects.10%
• Serve as the technical expert to assist in training others in specialized roofing and preservation skills. Work in a team implementing roof restoration and associated tasks as a part of training.70%
• Serves as a resource of technical expertise for federal staff. Within their expertise, the participant answers questions, creates and provides training, and provides preservation and project management support for colleagues.20%

Other

• Overnight travel: 1 trip
• Health and Safety Considerations: Scaffold Erection and working at elevation, demonstrated through work experience
• Required Safety Gear: Scaffolding, hardhats, protective work clothing, eye protection; as needed ? work gloves, ear protection, and face masks.
• Physical requirements: Enrollee will work outside in various weather conditions. Walking, hiking, climbing, bending, and moderate lifting will be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.