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Environmental Review Specialist - HPO60083623

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $58K/yr

3+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is responsible for managing the state's historic sites and cultural resources. They are seeking an Environmental Review Specialist to work within the Environmental Review Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office, focusing on compliance with historic preservation laws and regulations, particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review, draft comments, and properly maintain records for non-transportation projects that require compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) or NC General Statue 121-12(a) within required deadlines

Respond to questions from the public as well as state and local government personnel about the laws, regulations, and review processes associated with historic properties

Participate in internal and external educational/training concerning the Environmental Review process of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as a trainer or student to increase knowledge about federal and state historic preservation laws and regulations

Consult with/provide guidance for project applicants/sponsors through the Environmental Review process, including the development of Effect Findings, Memorandums of Agreement, and/or Programmatic Agreements pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA

Coordinate with other staff members of the SHPO and Office of State Archaeology to increase/maintain working knowledge about North Carolina’s historic properties, their protection, and enhancement including listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Ensure the recording and safekeeping of project files using Laserfiche or the current archival program for Environmental Review projects

Add new and updated property records to Environmental Review database and GIS database for properties that are determined eligible or no longer eligible for listing in the NRHP

Maintain project tracking database to ensure a complete record of project reviews, comments, and personal interactions with project applicants and agencies

Qualification

Section 106 complianceNational Register criteriaGIS knowledgeHistoric preservation lawsAmerican architectural historyMS Office proficiencyResearch skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiating skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Thorough knowledge and understanding of and ability to successfully apply Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as well as all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to historic preservation

Must be able to apply National Register criteria and make Determinations of Eligibility per federal guidelines

Must be able to read plans/planning documents and assess effects to historic properties in the short and long-term

Draft and monitor interagency agreements and meet multiple project deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, oral and written communications skills are essential

Ability to use MS Office programs is required

Familiarity with digital photography, GIS databases, and mapping

Knowledge of GIS is required

Research skills

Knowledge of American architectural history required

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in collaborative/inter-agency settings, within strict deadlines

Master's degree in historic preservation, planning, architecture history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in historic preservation; OR Bachelor's degree in history, planning, or architectural history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in historic preservation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment

Preferred

Experience with the implementation of state and federal regulations related to historic properties, especially Section 106 of the NHPA

Knowledge of historic American architecture for the purpose of reviewing and commenting on undertakings that may affect such properties

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with the public, property owners, plus state and federal officials involved in matters related to historic properties and their preservation

Ability to understand and implement data management programs to ensure timely and accurate recordation of project tracking