State of Florida · 1 day ago
DOS - HISTORIC SITES SPECIALIST - 45000380
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $43K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of State is seeking a Historic Sites Specialist to review and consult on state-owned lands and projects related to historic preservation. The role involves ensuring compliance with relevant laws and providing technical assistance to various stakeholders regarding archaeological and historical resources.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Reviews and consults with state agencies that manage State Lands or those in charge of state assisted projects to ensure that proposed development projects and relevant cultural resources assessment studies appropriately assess the potential impact on archaeological and historical resources in accordance with Chapter 267, Florida Statutes
Reviews and provides comments to the Florida Department of Commerce on county and city comprehensive plans and plan amendments to ensure that the historic preservation aspects of the plans are consistent with the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes
Reviews Surplus Land notices for the Division of State Lands to ensure that historical resources are identified and appropriately addressed in lease or transfer undertakings
Participates in public meetings, trainings, and provides routine technical assistance, information, and guidance to public agencies, private organizations, or individuals regarding historic preservation components of the Compliance Review Section programs discussed above
Prepares appropriate official review correspondence with government agencies, consultants, and other entities as necessary
Maintains project files in an orderly manner and consistently meets project review deadlines
Assists in managing the general inbox account and logging in projects to the Compliance and Review tracking database
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Current employee of the Florida Department of State
Four (4) years of direct work experience in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields may substitute for the required years of experience
Experience working with federal, state, and/or local historic preservation laws and regulations
Experience conducting archaeological fieldwork consistent with state and federal standards and regulations
Preferred
Six (6) years of experience in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields can substitute for the years of experience
Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
Knowledge of state and federal historic preservation laws, especially Section 106 and Florida Chapter 267
Knowledge of Florida's archaeological and historical resources
Experience with Geographic Information Systems and ArcView software or similar programs
Knowledge of eligibility requirements and criteria for the listing of historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places
Knowledge of comprehensive planning laws and implementing rules concerning historic preservation
Knowledge of 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code
Experience conducting archaeological fieldwork within the state of Florida
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