Introduction
*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY AT THIS TIME*
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 Historians 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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
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As
an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining,
and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
