Job Posting
Department: 30
Organization: 300600
Job Code/Title: 85600
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Historical & Museum Commission
- Hm Bur Hstrc Prsvn
- Director Bur Historic Preservation
Position Number: 50425721
County: Dauphin
Work Location: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
Bureau of Historic Preservation
400 North Street, 2nd Floor Keystone Bldg
Harrisburg PA 17120
Type of Job: Non-Civil Service
Union: No Union Representation (Not subject to provisions of a union agreement.)
Bargaining Unit: A3
Seniority Unit:
Type Position: Permanent / Full Time
Salary Range: $72,626 - $110,377
Pay Schedule / Range: MA / MA11
Posting Length: 30 days
Posting Dates: 5/22/2013 - 6/20/2013
Contact Number: (717)772-2839 or slatin@pa.gov
Information: WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description of Duties: The Director of the Bureau of Historic Preservation also holds the title of Deputy State
Historic Preservation Officer and must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
and Guidelines, Professional Qualifications and Standards, 36CFR61, Part 6.
This is professional level work in administering the Commonwealth's historic
preservation programs. The position includes directing the work of the Pennsylvania
Historic Preservation Office, which coordinates state and federal historic preservation
programs.
Work involves administration of the Commonwealth's statewide historic preservation
programs as authorized by the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Act (Pennsylvania
History Code, Chapter 5) and the National Historic Preservation Act.
The position is responsible for the development and planning of programs and policies
to protect the historic resources of the Commonwealth; stimulating public interest in
and awareness of preservation activities and opportunities; and proving information,
developing funding, and rendering assistance and consultation in preservation
projects.
The incumbent:
Reports to the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission and is a valued member of the management team.
Directs and supervises both professional and administrative staff.
Plans, develops, and implements the Commonwealth's Historic Preservation Plan;
plans and budgets the historic preservation programs; and directs and coordinates
activities to meet program goals.
Coordinates economic development, planning, historic preservation, and heritage
tourism program goals with other state and federal agencies, municipal governments,
and organizations.
Supervises the survey, documentation, identification, and certification of historic
resources and disseminates results to various entities.
Administers federally-authorized programs to identify, evaluate, and recognize historic
sites and properties; certifies the significance of sites and properties for federal and
state tax incentives.
Oversees the review of federally or state-funded, licensed, or permitted projects for
their impact upon historic properties.
Administers the business of the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board (Board) and
facilitates the nomination of historically significant properties through the Board to the
National Register of Historic Places.
Coordinates the administration of federal grant funds for program administration and
historic preservation activities, plans, and development.
Facilitates the nomination of historically significant properties through the State
Historic Preservation Board to the National Register of Historic Places.
Oversees the development of the PHMC's Policy for Determining Historical
Significance of Local Historic Districts and Boundary Justification Pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Historic District Act.
Assists communities in establishing municipal historic districts and prepares districts
for certification under the authority of the Pennsylvania Historic District Act of 1961
(Act 167).
Promotes use of provisions within the Municipal Planning Code that allow the
incorporation of historic preservation provisions within local zoning ordinances so they
are compatible with economic development objectives.
Provides preservation education through various means, including but not limited to
the news media, seminars, brochures, newsletters, programs, and exhibits.
Provides oversight for preparation of the bureau's annual report materials; prepares
quarterly reports to the Commission; approves the material posted to the bureau's web
pages, weekly blogs, and monthly newsletter.
Supports a vigorous internship program.
Provides oversight for the administration of the Commonwealth's Historical Marker
Program.
Acts as a liaison with federal historic preservation program administrators in procuring
and/or facilitating grant money and preparing final reports to the National Park Service.
Oversees the administration of the federal and state historic tax credit programs.
Develops policy and provides oversight for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant
and History and Museum Grant Programs.
Provides oversight and support for review of state and federal projects.
Provides oversight for maintenance and access to the bureau's file room and file
retention schedules.
Assists with the interpretation for RTKL information requests.
Participates in the development of programmatic agreements, memoranda of
understanding, and letters of agreement.
Provides oversight for the Certified Local Government Program, for the covenant
program, for Pennsylvania's Inventory of Historic Properties, and for the development
of historic contexts.
Serves as a representative to Preservation Pennsylvania and participates in statewide
historic preservation conferences and awards programs.
Interprets and administers federal and state laws; develops, coordinates, and
implements policies for the Bureau of Historic Preservation.
Participates in state and national historic preservation policy development.
Oversees the bureau's Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.
Researches and seeks funding opportunities; develops partnerships with agencies and
organizations.
Is responsible to be familiar with PHMC general safety rules and safety rules specific
to this position; for working in a safe manner and following all PHMC safety rules; to
immediately report all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and to
immediately correct any safety hazards in the work area or report same to supervisor.
Essential Functions: * Perform a full range of supervisory duties
* Direct historic preservation program
* Develop and implement program plans
* Develop and monitor program budget
* Oversee restoration projects
* Interpret and administer policy and regulation
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Develop and maintain work relationships
* Plan and prioritize work projects
Last Date Job Applications Will Be Accepted: Thursday, June 20, 2013
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION
Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
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Non-Civil Service Recruitment
Non-Civil Service Non-Seniority
Transfer
Reassignment
Eligibility - all candidates
1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: A bachelor's degree in architectural
history, historic restoration or preservation, archaeology, art history, or a closely related field, and three
years of progressively responsible experience in administering historical architectural evaluations,
grants, or surveys, or restoration or preservation projects or programs; OR A master's degree in
architectural history, historic restoration or preservation, archaeology, art history, law with preservation
emphasis, or a closely related field and one year of progressively responsible experience in
administering historical architectural evaluations, grants, or surveys, or restoration or preservation
projects or programs; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
2. Be a resident of Pennsylvania.
How to apply - all candidates:
The following materials must be mailed and postmarked on or before Thursday, June 20, 2013:
1. Most Recent Employee Performance Review
2. Submit a request for consideration in the form of a memorandum, letter, or bid form which must be
accompanied by a Personal Data Sheet and a resume which reflects work history and education.
If interested in applying by mail, please send above specified materials to:
CONTACT PERSON: Sue Latin
ADDRESS: PA Historical and Museum Commission
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
TELEPHONE: 717-772-2839
EMAIL: slatin@pa.gov
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.