Restoration Specialist - HYBRID
State of North Carolina
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Asheville, NC
Contract type: Full time
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.
Application Process
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This position is located at
176 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Primary Purpose of Position
This position provides technical assistance and project review to federal, state, and local governmental entities; non-profit organizations; private property owners; and educational and religious institutions, for the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic structures within an assigned county service territory.Â
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Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to
Master's degree in historic preservation, planning, architecture history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institutionÂ
ANDÂ
three years of experience in historic preservation;Â
OR
Bachelor's degree in history, planning, or architectural history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institutionÂ
ANDÂ
four years of experience in historic preservation;Â
ORÂ
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
The Restoration Services Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) coordinates and provides technical restoration services to the public in four major program areas relating to the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures in North Carolina: (1): management of the federal and state tax credit programs for historic preservation projects; (2): environmental review of federal projects that affect historic structures; (3): review of state-funded and state-owned projects that affect historic properties; and (4): technical restoration and preservation assistance or local consultations for preservation and landmark commissions as well as private property owners, non-profit museums and local governments.
Division Description
As the official state agency for historic preservation in North Carolina, the Historic Preservation Office (HPO) identifies, protects, and enhances North Carolina's historic properties and districts through a coordinated statewide program of incentives, information and technical assistance for public agencies, private organizations, and the state's citizens. Section programs include: processing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; comprehensive architectural surveys for counties and municipalities; technical assistance for the care and treatment of historic buildings; technical assistance and training for approximately 105 local historic preservation commissions statewide; management of a federal pass-through grant program for the federal Certified Local Government (CLG) program; and environmental review of development projects that may affect historic properties and archaeological resources. It functions as the state clearinghouse for federal and state protection and incentive programs for properties that qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. This position is located in the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Western Office in Asheville. The main office is located in the State Archives Building in Raleigh and staff are also stationed in the Eastern Office of Archives and History in Greenville.
Agency Description
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. Â We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.Â
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Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Â Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Â
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Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Â Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. Â If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Â
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.  We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
NEOGOV Technical Assistance
If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQ's information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.
CONTACT INFORMATION
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Melissa Riley
109 E. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: Â 919-814-6670
Application Process
Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process.Â
Click Here To Learn About Employee Perks And Benefits
Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator
This position is located at
176 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Primary Purpose of Position
This position provides technical assistance and project review to federal, state, and local governmental entities; non-profit organizations; private property owners; and educational and religious institutions, for the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic structures within an assigned county service territory.Â
 Disaster Recovery Job
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Represent the Restoration Services Branch of the Historic Preservation Section in a regional service territory to be assigned.
- Review of state and federal historic preservation tax credit projects including advocacy and outreach;Â
- Provide historic preservation services to constituents in assigned counties;Â
- Applying the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation to a wide range of historic structures and projects;
- Technical restoration and preservation assistance or consultations for preservation and landmark commissions as well as private property owners, non-profit museums, and local governments;
- Provide technical assistance to recipients of federal and state historic preservation related grants;
- Conduct review of state and federally assisted development projects involving historic structures which require compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and GS 121-12(a) within the assigned region.
- Review of federal projects that affect historic structures;Â
- Review of state-funded and state-owned projects that affect historic properties;Â
- Preparing and giving presentations on a variety of historic preservation and restoration topics; and
- Promoting a strong historic preservation philosophy to all North Carolinians including constituents, developers, organizations, government officials, and colleagues.Â
- Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day with occasional evenings.
- Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history or architectural history, as specified by federal regulations (36 CFR 61.4(e)).
- Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must be able to travel for day and occasional overnight trips.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written means to all professionals, contractors and mechanics involved in the preservation field and to communicate effectively with the general public.
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to
- Extensive knowledge of American architectural history.
- Demonstrated experience in building preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, construction technology, and/or construction histories.
- Demonstrated experience applying The Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of the state and federal rehabilitation tax credit programs, knowledge of methods of stabilization, preservation, and restoration of historic building fabric.Â
- Working knowledge of architectural construction documents for the purpose of review and comment on drawings and specifications.Â
Master's degree in historic preservation, planning, architecture history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institutionÂ
ANDÂ
three years of experience in historic preservation;Â
OR
Bachelor's degree in history, planning, or architectural history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institutionÂ
ANDÂ
four years of experience in historic preservation;Â
ORÂ
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
The Restoration Services Branch of the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) coordinates and provides technical restoration services to the public in four major program areas relating to the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures in North Carolina: (1): management of the federal and state tax credit programs for historic preservation projects; (2): environmental review of federal projects that affect historic structures; (3): review of state-funded and state-owned projects that affect historic properties; and (4): technical restoration and preservation assistance or local consultations for preservation and landmark commissions as well as private property owners, non-profit museums and local governments.
Division Description
As the official state agency for historic preservation in North Carolina, the Historic Preservation Office (HPO) identifies, protects, and enhances North Carolina's historic properties and districts through a coordinated statewide program of incentives, information and technical assistance for public agencies, private organizations, and the state's citizens. Section programs include: processing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places; comprehensive architectural surveys for counties and municipalities; technical assistance for the care and treatment of historic buildings; technical assistance and training for approximately 105 local historic preservation commissions statewide; management of a federal pass-through grant program for the federal Certified Local Government (CLG) program; and environmental review of development projects that may affect historic properties and archaeological resources. It functions as the state clearinghouse for federal and state protection and incentive programs for properties that qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. This position is located in the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Western Office in Asheville. The main office is located in the State Archives Building in Raleigh and staff are also stationed in the Eastern Office of Archives and History in Greenville.
Agency Description
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. Â We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.Â
Â
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Â Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Â
Â
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Â Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. Â If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Â
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Â
Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.  We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
NEOGOV Technical Assistance
If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQ's information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.
CONTACT INFORMATION
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Melissa Riley
109 E. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: Â 919-814-6670
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