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Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.
OUR MISSION
To help build strong, vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.
OUR CULTURE
DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Position serves as a National Register of Historic Places program historian, including general support to the National Register and Survey Program. Works directly with the NR Program Manager and three additional National Register staff; works closely with Tax Incentive Program and Survey Program staffs; and serves as a primary contact for program-related information and assistance to other Division staff including Environmental Review Historians, Offices Directors, and the Division Director, as well as the public. Processes and makes recommendations regarding preliminary assessment of eligibility submissions and general historic resources information submittals; reviews and prepares National Register nominations and supporting documentation; advises applicants throughout the Georgia and National Register nomination process; and undertakes research and outreach as relevant, in accordance with state and federally mandated specifications. Coordinates ArcGIS mapping of National Register-listed historic resources and districts (polygons). Processes and makes National Register recommendations regarding Federal Part 1 and State of Georgia Part A tax incentives applications.
Develops and maintains relationships with the public, such as property owners and nomination sponsors, and fellow preservation professionals, including partner entities and the Georgia National Register Review Board. Coaches constituents and applicants of all levels of experience regarding the National Register and related processes. Provides professional expertise in Georgia history and the research and documentation of historic properties in Georgia. Initiates, coordinates, reviews, and develops historic @contexts, and initiates and develops techniques for the identification and evaluation of historic resources in Georgia. Manages outsourced projects, establishing and enforcing timelines, deliverables review, and feedback between multiple internal and external parties. Represents the Division in meetings and via public presentations and speaking engagements. Conducts site visits as necessary, including occasional off-hours meetings and overnight stays. Participates in in special projects as necessary.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in architectural history or historic preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in a directly related field.
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in an equivalent position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to applicants with a postgraduate degree in Historic Preservation or a closely- related discipline, such as architecture, architectural history, or landscape architecture, in combination with one or more of the following qualifications:
Experience evaluating historic resources for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (analyzing integrity, evaluating resources according to the National Register Criteria for Evaluation)
Demonstrated experience writing National Register of Historic Places nominations
Experience reviewing and evaluating National Register of Historic Places nominations at the federal and/or state level
Advanced knowledge of Georgia history and historical development
Proficiency in architectural analysis of Georgia resources (familiarity with established @contexts and terminology and its application)
Proficiency with ArcGIS (advanced training sufficient to use ArcGIS independently)
WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)
This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/telework) position. This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required.
PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to perform office-related duties.
Must be able to operate office equipment.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.
Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.
Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.
NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845
Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.
All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental science, historical preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in a directly related field. OR High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Curator/Preservationist 2 (NRP031) or position equivalent.
Additional Information
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Requisition ID: NAT00XP
Number of Openings: 1
Advertised Salary: $40K-$43K
Shift: Day Job
Internal Contact Name: Tara Montgomery
Internal Contact Email: tara.montgomery@dca.ga.gov
