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Archaeological Resources Environmental Review Specialist (Historic Preservation Specialist)
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Archaeological Resources Environmental Review Specialist (Historic Preservation Specialist)
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-21457
Department
Historical & Museum Commission
Division
HM Env Rvw Div
Opening Date
03/25/2025
Closing Date
4/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
26540
Position Number
00151835
Union
FOSCEP
Bargaining Unit
C4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00300605
Bureau / Division
State Historic Preservation Office Environmental Review Division
Worksite Address
400 North Street
Worksite Address
2nd Floor
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Cheri Garrett
Contact Phone
717.783.9933
Contact Email
cgarrett@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you an archaeologist who would enjoy utilizing your experience to conduct a wide range of environmental review projects? If so, the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is eager to welcome a Historic Preservation Specialist with a discipline in archaeology to join the Environmental Review Division. Join us in our mission to discover, protect, and share Pennsylvania’s past, inspiring others to value and use our history in meaningful ways!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The primary responsibility of this position is consideration of archaeological properties that may be affected by state and federal projects. Archaeological research experience, including but not limited to compliance-related field work and artifact analysis in the U.S., is essential as is knowledge of state and federal preservation programs, regulations and legislation and consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with archaeology education and outreach, as well as conducting and assisting with proactive research, documentation, and survey efforts.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00151835) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM t o 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office at least 1 day per month and for site visits/field work and leadership meetings as necessary. Specific days will be determined according to bureau needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two or more years of experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration and preservation project or program, and a bachelor's degree in architectural history, American history, art history or course work in Pennsylvania history ; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
Master's degree (or greater) in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
You must meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology. Standards can be found here (https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm) .
You must have at least 1 year of experience working with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Register of Historic Places, and the Pennsylvania State History Code.
You must have at least 6 months of experience advising and assisting state and federal agencies, organizations, and/or individuals with the consideration of archaeological historic properties in their project planning.
You must have at least 6 months of experience leading archaeological resource surveys.
You must have experience presenting research at conferences and/or to the public on at least one occasion.
You must have at least 1 year of experience using MS Office products and data management systems, preferably PA-SHARE and/or Surveyor/Survey 123.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
At least 6 months of experience working with the pubic and/or volunteers to conduct research projects or training.
Successfu l completion of undergraduate or graduate coursework in Pennsylvania or Mid-Atlantic archaeology
At least 2 years of professional experience conducting archaeological fieldwork
Professional experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Professional experience in data management, records management, archaeological report writing, public education, development of training programs and materials, and public communication.
Experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance to assess the eligibility of archaeological properties for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you ar e claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time experience do you possess working on an architectural survey or an architectural restoration and preservation project or program?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Prehistoric Archaeology, Historic Archaeology, Architectural History, Historic Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation Planning, or Historic Preservation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
04
Additional Requirement- Do you possess a Master's degree (or greater) in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
05
Additional Requirement- If you have a Master's degree in a closely related field, in what field is your degree? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06
Additional Requirement- Do you meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards?
Yes
No
07
Additional Requirement- Do you possess at least 1 year of experience working with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Register of Historic Places, and the Pennsylvania State History Code?
Yes
No
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
Additional Requirement- Do you possess at least 6 months of experience advising and assisting state and federal agencies, organizations, and/or individuals with the consideration of archaeological historic properties in their project planning?
Yes
No
10
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
11
Additional Requirement- Do you possess at least 6 months of experience leading archaeological resource surveys?
Yes
No
12
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
13
Additional Requirement- Do you possess experience presenting research at conferences and/or to the public on at least one occasion?
Yes
No
14
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
15
Additional Requirement- Do you possess at least 1 year of experience using MS Office products and data management systems, preferably PA-SHARE and/or Surveyor/Survey 123?
Yes
No
16
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
17
Preferred Criteria- Do you possess at least 6 months of experience working with the pubic and/or volunteers to conduct research projects or training?
Yes
No
18
Preferred Criteria- Have you successfully completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in Pennsylvania or Mid-Atlantic archaeology?
Yes
No
19
Preferred Criteria- How many years of professional experience do you possess conducting archaeological fieldwork?
2+ years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
20
Preferred Criteria- How many years of work experience do you possess with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
3+ years
1 to less than 3 years
Less than 1 year
None
21
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience and/or expertise in the following areas? (Select all that apply)
Data Management
Records Management
Archaeological Report Writing
Public Education
Developing Training Programs and Materials
Public Communication
None
22
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance to assess the eligibility of archaeological properties for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov