Structural Historian

The West Virginia Department of Tourism seeks a qualified candidate to join our State Historic Preservation Office.

Position Description
Job Title: Structural Historian – Culture and History
Agency: State Historic Preservation Office
Department: West Virginia Department of Tourism 
Reports To: Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Pay Range: DOP Pay Grade 16 position from: $43,357 – $75,789
Work Location: Charleston, WV

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze all submitted information from federal/state agencies and other interested persons or organizations to confirm National Register eligibility and assess potential effect on historic resources as required by the State Historic Preservation Office.
• Prepare related correspondence and other written documentation, such as drafting a memorandum of agreement.
• Conduct all necessary site visits representing the office in relation to the completion of these statutory requirements for the office.
• Apply appropriate standards and criteria as set forth by the National Park Service to evaluate National Register eligibility.
• Evaluate proposed scopes of work for the rehabilitation of historic buildings as appropriate according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
• Provide comments and assistance to state or federal agencies, private organizations, or individuals regarding the completion of the Section 106 compliance process.
• Assist with the transfer of survey information and historic inventory forms generated from the review and compliance activities to the office’s Survey and National Register files.
• Monitor development grants and/or survey and planning grants as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A successful applicant will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History or Historic Architecture as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. 
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Training: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, historic preservation, or a closely related field.
    • Substitution: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in the above fields and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in historic preservation work such as conducting historic resource surveys, preparing National Register nominations, writing, teaching, or interpreting history as a historian, or closely related activities may substitute for a Master’s degree
  • Experience: Two years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time employment in historic preservation work such as conducting historic resource surveys, research, preparing National Register nominations, writing, teaching, or interpreting history as a historian, or closely related activities. 

Position and Application Details

This job opportunity is not a Civil Service position and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel.  This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and requires a full-time work schedule during regular business hours.  Remote work is not permitted.  Limited travel may be required. Passing a criminal background check is a requirement of employment.

Cover letters may be addressed to Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Meredith Dreistadt.  Please email all resumes and cover letters to Perri.K.Bone@wv.gov.