Introduction
The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to fill the Environmental Specialist III position. This position will serve as the Architectural Historian. Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position works on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent will function as the lead Architectural Historian for the Maryland Military Department and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the Maryland Historical Trust Act of 1985.
POSITION DUTIES
The incumbent will evaluate MMD/MDARNG properties against National Register of Historic Places criteria, make eligibility recommendations, prepare architectural history reports, and complete HABS/HAER/HALS as necessary. The incumbent will navigate mundane to complex cultural resource issues and ensure successful outcomes by creating resource management strategies and by working with the Deputy EPM, National Guard Bureau subject matter experts, as well as other state and federal partners. The incumbent may be required to assist the Deputy EPM with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation on an as-needed basis.
Position duties include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement strategies for documenting all agency resources under an Architectural Historian's purview.
- Maintain architectural history documentation and archive.
- Ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Maryland Historical Trust Act.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of professional experience in research, analysis, and evaluation of natural and human ecological or environmental resources.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences, or the area of cultural resources for one year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences, or the area of cultural resources for three years of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience preparing architectural history reports.
- Knowledge of the Maryland Historical Trust and the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Experience in ensuring agency compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Experience in ensuring agency compliance with the Maryland Historical Trust Act.
- Experience with all aspects of standard field recordation techniques.
- Experience evaluating properties against National Register of Historic Places criteria.
- Experience completing HABS/HAER/HALS.
- Experience in creating and implementing historic resource management plans.
- Experience conducting fieldwork surveys.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Common Access Card (CAC) required. This position will require the ability to pass a US Federal background check in addition to a Maryland State background to access the US Federal Facilities and computer systems by being issued a CAC card. The ability to obtain and maintain access to the facility and CAC is a condition of employment for this position.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:
Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office
29th Division Street, Room B10
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov; Fax: 667-239-3559
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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