Program Analyst 2 - Survey and Inventory Coordinator
Description:
Initial Posting Date: 06/03/2024
Application Deadline:06/30/2024
Agency:Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:$5,345 - $8,177
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Program Analyst 2 - Survey and Inventory Coordinator
Job Description:
Do you have experience identifying, evaluating, and documenting properties for listing in the federal National Register of Historic Places? Are you interested in assisting individuals, non-profits, and tribal, federal, and local government agencies doing this work and creating and maintaining statewide information management systems for collecting this information and sharing it with the public and our many partners? If this sounds like you, join our team as a Survey and Inventory Program Coordinator and help preserve the state's important historic places!
This position falls under the classification Program Analyst 2.
Our Mission
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD's) mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
Our Operating Principles:
OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is part of the Heritage Division of OPRD. SHPO believes that Oregon's unique places connect Oregonians to the past by creating physical continuity over generations and space for public conversations about the community's values and identity. The ongoing process of recognizing and interpreting these places must be local and driven by inclusive public participation. See the Oregon 2018 - 2023 Oregon SHPO Preservation Plan and 2020 - 2025 Heritage Plan for more information on the Heritage Division's philosophy, approach, and goals HERE. Oregon Parks and Recreation : Heritage Engagement Tools : Oregon Heritage: State of Oregon
What you will do:
Join our team as the Survey and Inventory Program Coordinator, where you will use your expertise to document Oregon's diverse history embodied in our special places, objects, and sites associated with our state's significant, shared past. Identifying historic properties is the first step in preservation planning, disaster preparedness, and listing a property in the National Register of Historic Places. Responsibilities include working with the public, elected and appointed officials, and various organizations to design studies to identify and document historic properties using Oregon's Reconnaissance and Intensive Level survey processes; collecting information provided by the public, government agencies, and Oregon State Historic Preservation Office programs for inclusion in the statewide database; establishing statewide standards for identifying historic properties; conducting field surveys and historic property research as time and resources allow; and maintaining and developing information management systems and processes. This position will be important in creating the Oregon SHPO's planned web-based GIS information management system. As time and resources allow, this position prepares National Register of Historic Places 10-900 forms for submission to the National Park Service for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and advises the many federal and state programs within the Heritage Division regarding the eligibility of historic properties for listing in the National Register.
This position is "hybrid," allowing for work-from-home opportunities, but does require regularly scheduled in-office work at the agency's Salem, OR office to complete statutory mailings and other in-office work and day and overnight travel to off-site locations across the state at least once a month, and often more frequently. Travel expenses are reimbursed.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History or a closely related field that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program.
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of pertinent experience related to this position.
NOTE:
A Master's degree in History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History or a closely related field will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
A Doctorate degree in History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History or a closely related field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
Special Requirements:
To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
You must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment
Meet the minimum Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications in history or architectural history including: A graduate degree in architectural history, history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field; OR A bachelor's degree in architectural history, history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field AND one of the following: At least two years of full-time professional experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history, history, or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; OR Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American history or architectural history.
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.
Academic and field experience documenting the history of the historic built environment in the Pacific Northwest.
Skill in planning and completing reconnaissance and intensive level historic property surveys.
Demonstrated academic and practical knowledge of historic architecture and building materials and technologies.
Skill in creating, managing, and maintaining GIS-based information systems.
Skill in developing educational and outreach materials and utilizing various communication platforms and methods to convey the meaning and application of complex federal and state laws and cultural resource management principles and ideas to diverse audiences.
Skill in applying the National Register of Historic Places criteria to evaluate historic properties.
Skill in completing successful nominations to the federal National Register of Historic Places using the federal form 10-900 using applicable federal laws, rules, and guidance documents to complete the form and nomination process.
What's in it for you:
This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a generous benefits package including:
Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
11 paid holidays per year;
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);
Opportunities for career growth and development.
How to Apply:
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