RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST LEAD

The Maryland Historical Trust is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, the Maryland Historical Trust assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.  

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100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032

This position is located in Crownsville, Maryland and is responsible for directly administering activities of the Maryland Historical Trust's Capital Grant program within the Office of Preservation Services, Division of Historical and Cultural Programs; directly administering grants for capital projects awarded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority; and providing technical preservation information to the public and to local and state agencies for these programs. The position directly supports the Agency's mission to enhance Maryland's historic sites and traditions and preserve Maryland's heritage resources.

1. Administering bricks-and-mortar rehabilitation projects assisted with MHT Capital Grant funding and Maryland Heritage Areas Authority funding.  Reviewing plans and specifications in coordination with MHT Easement Program and MHT Review & Compliance.  Assisting grantees with RFP / competitive procurement process. Reviewing and authorizing requests for payment.  Ensuring project compliance with program policies.  

2. Conducting on-site meetings prior to, during, and upon the completion of all grant assisted rehabilitation projects to provide administrative and technical assistance and to verify compliance of projects in advance of grant payments.  

3. Promoting the Capital Grant Program to the public and responding to all general inquiries about the program.  Developing and maintaining application and guidelines.  Leading and organizing workshops for potential applicants.  Providing technical assistance, including site visits, for potential applicants regarding preservation best practice, organizational requirements, and site control issues.  Evaluating applications and coordinating review and ranking process.    Preparing annual reports.  

4. Providing the general public with technical assistance and program assistance.  Participating in outreach activities through MHT and other preservation organizations.  Making presentations to professional organizations or conferences as requested.  

Education: A degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Architecture, Historic Architecture, Urban Planning, or other closely related field; or a degree in any field with a certificate in historic preservation or closely related field.  Please specify your major on the job application.

Experience: Two years of work experience, internships, or volunteer work in historic preservation or a closely related field.

Notes:

1. Additional graduate education may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.  

1. Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and ability to apply the Standards to review of project drawings and specifications. 

2. Knowledge of traditional building methods and conservation techniques.  

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.  

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.   

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Attn: C Langley

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-4911. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.