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RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST II

Easement Inspector (Contractual)

Recruitment #15-005407-0001

Introduction

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) is the state unit charged to preserve and interpret the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, MHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. A sub-unit in the Maryland Department of Planning, MHT serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Programs include financial incentives for preservation, such as tax credits, grants and loans; state and federal regulatory review and compliance; statewide preservation planning; terrestrial and underwater archaeology; research, field survey and designation of properties; heritage tourism; and museum and local government assistance. In addition to its administrative offices in Crownsville, MHT includes the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in St. Leonard, which houses the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Pl., Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

This position will monitor and evaluate the condition of properties protected by preservation Deeds of Easements and work in coordination with Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) staff, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and other co-holding agencies to enforce the terms of the Easements. The Easement Inspector conducts on-site inspections of at least 150 historic preservation easement properties in Maryland annually.

POSITION DUTIES

Additional responsibilities include notification and scheduling of site inspections with property owners and co-holding agencies, preparation of easement inspection reports, notification to owners (in writing) of inspection results, organization of digital inspection photographs, and general Easement file maintenance (Easement files, vertical files, and database).  The Easement inspector is also responsible for identifying and presenting all Easement violations to the Easement Subcommittee and OAG for review, drafting correspondence, and tracking all violations until the violation is resolved.  This position may also be assigned other duties as necessary by the Easement Administrator, including assisting the Easement Administrator with processing changes/alteration applications and acting as support staff to the Easement Committee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation, Architectural History or other closely related field.  

Experience: None.  

NOTE:

Bachelor’s degree with two years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education. 

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will have proficiency in managing/maintaining databases and digital imaging.  Construction/building experience is preferred.  Strong written and oral communication skills as well as experience with digital photography are essential.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants may be evaluated based on education, training and experience in relation to the requirements and qualifications listed for the position. You must possess the minimum qualifications in order to be selected for a State job. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. All information concerning your qualifications must be included on your application and submitted by the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Applicants must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform Act to be hired.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete a full application.  A RESUME IS ALSO REQUIRED and can be uploaded to the application under the “Resume” tab. Please combine all documents and upload as one single attachment.  Detailed dates of employment (mm/dd/yy) are required. 

Online application is STRONGLY PREFERRED.  If you are not able to apply online, please mail your submission to: Maryland Department of Planning, Human Resources Unit, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1101, Baltimore, MD  21201, RE: Easement Inspector

 As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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