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Survey Specialist - HPO60083321

Buncombe County, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $53K/yr

3+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is responsible for preserving the state's cultural heritage. The Survey Specialist will support the Survey and National Register Branch by conducting architectural surveys and engaging with various stakeholders to maintain the statewide architectural survey in North Carolina's western region.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting historic resource surveys in municipalities according to state and federal standards

Engaging with local government representatives, non-profit organizations, property owners, and other stakeholders

Conducting survey fieldwork, including research and written/photographic recordation

Creating database records with written entries and paper survey files

Preparing draft and final survey reports

Evaluating the National Register eligibility of individual properties and historic districts, and offering recommendations for National Register Study List designation

Creating and conducting PowerPoint presentations on survey findings for various audiences

Managing the architectural survey file room of the SHPO's Western Office

Assisting the Western Office Preservation Specialist in the administration of consultant-conducted county, municipal, and thematic historic resource surveys, including, but not limited to, assisting consultants with file room research and reviewing consultants’ draft and final survey products

Qualification

Historic preservationArchitectural historyNational Register guidelinesMapping softwareTechnical comprehension

Required

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

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

Employee must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history or architectural history, as specified by federal regulations (36 CFR 61.4(e))

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

Must be able to travel frequently, both day and overnight trips

Preferred

Working knowledge of the structure and operation of national, state, local, and private preservation programs, particularly National Register guidelines

Working knowledge of North Carolina architectural history, particularly vernacular architecture

Ability to comprehend technical language and concepts

Knowledge of mapping software