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Working TitleHistoric Preservation Specialist - Fort Liberty, NC

Position LocationFort Liberty, NC

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202401631AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$54,000 - $64,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/30/2024

Description of Work Unit

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University ( CSU ). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

LOCATION :

Fort Liberty, one of the largest military installations in the United States, is the home of the 82nd Airborne Division and headquarters of the XVIII Airborne Corps, US Army Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and US Army Reserve Command. Fort Liberty is located in the Sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina, near the city of Fayetteville, approximately 50 miles south of Raleigh and 100 miles from Carolina Beach. The surrounding area offers numerous historic sites, museums, colleges and universities, entertainment venues, parks, and recreation centers.

Position Summary

An Historic Preservation Specialist position is available with the Center for the Environmental Management of Military Lands ( CEMML ) and Colorado State University at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The Historic Preservation Specialist provides on-site technical support to the Cultural Resources Management Program ( CRMP ) within the Directorate of Public Works ( DPW ) at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, a US Army installation.

The Specialist is responsible for projects pertaining to historic buildings, districts and landscapes at Fort Liberty, Pope Army Airfield ( AAF ), Simmons AAF , and Camp Mackall. The duties and tasks assigned to the Specialist facilitate compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act ( NHPA ), Army Regulations, and the installation’s Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan ( ICRMP ). The Specialist works closely with the CRMP Architectural Historian, program archaeologists, NEPA coordinators, and other DPW personnel to review undertakings, inventory and evaluate historic properties, monitor and document building conditions, execute mitigation projects, draft reports, conduct research, develop historic contexts, and assist in Section 106 consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer ( SHPO ), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ( ACHP ), and consulting Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications

• BS/BA in historic preservation, architectural history, public history, history, or a related field

• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience in the areas of cultural resources management or historic preservation.

• Detailed knowledge of current cultural resources management and historic preservation laws, policies, and practices, including the National Register of Historic Places ( NRHP ) criteria, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards & Guidelines, and the Section 106 process.

• Experience working with features of the built environment, including landscapes, structures, and buildings.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to establish priorities and coordinate multiple assignments.

• Experience communicating technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Have a thorough understanding of most standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite and Adobe suite.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the date of employment.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• MS/MA in historic preservation, architectural history, public history, history, or a related field.

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Historic Architecture, Architectural History, or History (see 36 CFR 61).

• Highly qualified candidates will also demonstrate professional expertise in working with U.S. federal historic preservation laws and regulations that govern cultural resource management (e.g., Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act) and have experience consulting with SHPO and ACHP regarding compliance.

• Experience in architectural design, landscape design, community planning, and/or ability to draft and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.

• Experience with documentation and research of historic properties, such as the preparation of historic property surveys, determinations of NRHP eligibility or NRHP nominations, or Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record ( HABS / HAER ) documentation.

• Practical experience with the daily management of historic properties, such as project review, implementation of design guidelines, application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, or building monitoring.

• The most highly qualified candidates will demonstrate knowledge of cultural resource/historic preservation issues on U.S. military installations and extensive knowledge of Department of Defense polices and processes related to cultural resources management and historic preservation, as gained through working for, or with, the Department of Defense.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryArchitectural History / Compliance

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist the Architectural Historian in the review of undertakings involving historic buildings, districts and landscapes. Implement the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and installation design guidelines. Coordinate with architects and engineers to ensure project designs are developed with sensitivity to NHPA compliance. Facilitate Section 106 compliance and SHPO consultations.

• Survey unevaluated properties to identify potential historic buildings, districts and landscapes, and draft survey reports as assigned.

• Conduct research and write historical contexts for historic properties as assigned.

• Document historic properties through photography, architectural drawing, and verbal description as assigned.

• Evaluate the eligibility of properties for listing in the NRHP as assigned.

• Update the inventory of historic buildings, districts and landscapes.

• Monitor historic buildings, districts and landscapes.

Percentage Of Time55

Job Duty CategoryCultural Resource Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Prepare survey, evaluation, documentation, and conditions assessment reports.

• Draft design guidelines and mitigation plans as assigned.

• Develop conservation plans for historic properties and file work orders to address maintenance issues.

• Participate in the implementation of the ICRMP .

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryCommunication and Coordination for Projects and Deliverables

Duty/Responsibility

• Work closely with the CRMP Architectural Historian and CRMP archaeologists.

• Regularly and routinely communicate with NEPA coordinators, other Environmental Management Branch staff, and personnel in other areas of Division of Public Works, including Master Planning Division, Engineering Division, and Operations & Maintenance Division, as well as Army personnel and contractors via in-person meetings, teleconferences, and email to provide technical expertise and guidance regarding all tasks.

• Maintain and update hard copy project files, including correspondence, progress reports, data, project notes, and meeting minutes.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryCommunity Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Participate in public outreach by facilitating visits to the CRMP facility and historic sites, and by preparing print materials, displays, and presentations, as assigned.

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than September 30, 2024, for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

• Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.

• Resume

• Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the ‘Official Transcripts’ or ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ slot.

• Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot.

• References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

  CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro

Search ContactSandra Zarzycka, Sandra.Zarzycka@Colostate.edu

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References Requested

References Requested

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Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Official Transcripts

• Other