Architectural Historian 1-2

This is a full-time position located at the Capitol Annex Building, Baton Rouge, LA. This position serves as the initial point of contact for the Section 106 review process (36 CFR 800) in the Division of Historic Preservation (DHP). This position also serves as the DHP comprehensive statewide survey program manager by entering data into and managing the Louisiana Cultural Resources Map database.

Agency Vision:

The Office of Cultural Development's vision is to promote a Louisiana that values and embraces Louisiana cultural assets as essential in shaping a vibrant future for our communities and citizens.

Agency Mission:

The Office of Cultural Development serves the citizens of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting Louisiana culture, including archaeology, arts, French language and historic places.

Agency Philosophy Statement:

Louisiana's cultural assets enhance communities, the economy, education and quality of life in our state. It is the Office of Cultural Development's duty to serve the people of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting our archaeology, arts, French language and historic places. A bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural history, a humanities field, historic preservation, cultural resource management, or museum studies. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Works with federal agencies and their representatives on federal license, permit, and funding requests, approximately 2,500-5,500+ annually, to assess potential impacts to historic properties under Section 106. Reviews Section 106 projects, requests additional information, and provides comments on whether affected properties are listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, applying applicable federal regulations, including 36 CFR 60 and 36 CFR 800.5. Conducts limited research and site visits, as needed, to support determinations of eligibility, non-eligibility, property condition, and potential adverse effects. Participates in consultation meetings with federal agencies, project representatives, and other public or private parties to advance the Section 106 review process and assist with the development of written agreement documents when adverse effects are identified. Works with the Director of Historic Preservation to address programming issues, questions, special requests, Certificates of Appropriateness for state-owned buildings in Baton Rouge under R.S. 25:785, and related assignments. Provides public education presentations statewide, when needed, to build understanding of the Section 106 review process. Reviews Section 106 Phased Survey Reports and Due Diligence Reports for accuracy and completeness. Maintains and updates DHP website content related to program requirements, guidelines, photo requirements, LHRI form requirements, and survey standards. Supports colleagues by reviewing LHRI survey forms, national register nominations, and HPF grant projects, when needed. Works directly with the Archaeology GIS administrator to address GIS questions or issues and serves as backup for archaeology staff in managing the ER Tracking Database when needed. Assists Archaeology with updates to Field Standards and Report Standards. Maintains current internal procedural guidance for the LHRI survey process and GIS mapping for DHP. Completes annual training, when available, on the Section 106 review process, ArcGIS, and related procedures to build and maintain technical knowledge. Provides accurate and timely responses for special activities and reports, including LaPAS and NCSHPO Preservation Week.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This is a probational appointment. Current permanent status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position may be required to travel.

Career Progression:

This position is in a Career Progression Group to an Architectural Historian 2 . As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Architectural Historian 1 or 2 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page by clicking here , for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Pacee Wallace Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3 rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone:

225-342-8202 pwallace@crt.la.gov