Architectural Survey Specialist 65035116-HYBRID

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The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! Description of Work The position supports the Survey and National Register Branch in maintaining the statewide architectural survey by conducting and overseeing architectural surveys of counties and municipalities in North Carolina. The position will achieve its purpose by conducting fieldwork in Avery and Mitchell counties. If time allows, the position will also conduct architectural surveys in Madison, Caldwell, and Wilkes Counties. The position may also support additional architectural survey activities in other Helene-affected counties through discrete fieldwork and review of incoming survey products. In addition to fulfilling our office's mission to document historic resources in all 100 counties, the position's work will speed federal recovery aid in the future should other natural disasters occur. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: This position supports the Survey and National Register Branch in maintaining the statewide architectural survey by conducting architectural surveys of counties and municipalities in North Carolina's 25-county western region. This work includes: - Conducting historic resource surveys according to state and federal standards, including, but not limited to, the following: - 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. - assisting the Architectural Survey Coordinator in the administration of consultant-conducted county, municipal, and thematic historic resource surveys, including, but not limited to, the following: - assisting consultants with file room research; and reviewing consultants' draft and final survey products. - assisting the Architectural Survey Coordinator in maintaining the architectural survey file room of the SHPO's Western Office **The position requires frequent travel, both day trips and overnight. The position is Time-Limited for three years through March 31, 2029. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $70,000 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Demonstrated knowledge and skill in documenting historic resources using observation, note-taking, oral history collection, site plan-creation, and photography; having conducted a county-wide or municipal-wide, comprehensive architectural survey in North Carolina is an extremely strong preference and demonstrated working knowledge of National Register criteria and evaluation Demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze patterns and trends, and synthesize history gleaned from primary and secondary sources into an analysis of a place's architectural record; demonstrated ability to a

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Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Historical Resources Job Classification Title Historic Preservation/Restora Spec (NS) Position Number 65035116 Grade NC09

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