| Architectural Historian |
| ID: | NPSHACE-005-006 | Location: | Lowell | Program: | NPS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $55.00 | Hours/Week: | 24 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. |
Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience OR MA/MS Degree in Historic Architecture or related - Significant experience providing guidance on complex historic preservation issues that is professionally competent and in accordance with relevant laws, policies and standards; experience developing, writing and executing projects focused on the study, documentation and assessment of historic structures; knowledge of technical review of existing documentation of historic structures and knowledge of traditional building techniques and materials.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
- Adobe CS (preferred, not required), AutoCAD (preferred, not required)
Duties:Provide technical knowledge in support of unique planning, research, and monitoring projects. - Prepare an updated historic structure report (HSR) for the ca. 1892 historic structure report for Appomattox Plantation (also called Manor) located at the Grant?s Headquarters at City Point unit of Petersburg National Battlefield. Perform primary and secondary documentary research and physical investigation and evaluation, and the resultant historic structure report will document the building fully and guide all management decisions and treatments. 70%
- Provide technical review of existing architectural documentation of Appomattox Manor, Petersburg National Battlefield to develop a research methodology that will expand on the existing knowledge of the architectural evolution of Appomattox Manor. 20%
- Other projects, reports or studies as identified by HACE. 10%
Other:- Health and Safety Considerations: Guidance and training will be provided on-site to ensure that enrollee is fully aware of health and safety considerations (every site is different and will involve different safety precautions and equipment). PPE will be provided, where necessary.
- Required Safety Gear: PPE may include, but is not limited to hard hats, face masks, gloves, safety glasses, and other gear necessary to ensure that the enrollee is prepared to work in varied environments.
- Physical requirements: Ability to work in varied and extreme environments, walk in rugged terrain and work in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.