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This position requires demonstrated sensitivity to federal historic preservation requirements ... Experience with federal security design standards (FEMA 430, ISC Risk Management Process, UFC 4-010 ...

This position requires demonstrated sensitivity to federal historic preservation requirements ... Experience with federal security design standards (FEMA 430, ISC Risk Management Process, UFC 4-010 ...

This position requires demonstrated sensitivity to federal historic preservation requirements ... Experience with federal security design standards (FEMA 430, ISC Risk Management Process, UFC 4-010 ...

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How much do fema historic preservation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for fema historic preservation in the United States is $29.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in FEMA Historic Preservation?

A typical day for a FEMA Historic Preservation professional often involves conducting site assessments to identify and evaluate historic or culturally significant resources that may be affected by disaster recovery projects. You may spend time preparing compliance documentation, consulting with state and tribal historic preservation offices, and coordinating with FEMA project managers and environmental teams. Expect to balance fieldwork with office-based research, data analysis, and the review of architectural plans. Collaboration is a key aspect of the role, as you’ll often work closely with various agencies and stakeholders to ensure all historic preservation regulations are met. This dynamic mix of tasks keeps the work varied and impactful, with a strong focus on protecting heritage throughout the disaster recovery process.

What is a FEMA Historic Preservation job?

A FEMA Historic Preservation job involves protecting and preserving historic properties and cultural resources during disaster response and recovery efforts. Specialists in this role assess the impact of federally funded projects on historic sites, ensure compliance with laws like the National Historic Preservation Act, and work with state, tribal, and local organizations. Their goal is to balance preservation with necessary disaster recovery activities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fema Historic Preservation position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FEMA Historic Preservation professional, you need expertise in historic preservation, knowledge of federal preservation laws such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and relevant educational background in history, architecture, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS mapping, environmental compliance software, and experience preparing cultural resource reports are often required, along with certifications like the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential for working with diverse stakeholders and managing complex regulatory processes. These abilities ensure the protection of historic resources during disaster recovery projects and compliance with legal requirements, safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.

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Infographic showing various Fema Historic Preservation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 79% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,552 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation | FEMA.gov

Lakewood, CO • On-site

$140K/yr

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This position is located in Region 8, in the Environmental Historic Preservation Branch. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience leading environmental and historic preservation programs. They will have knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and have demonstrated success interpreting and applying these laws to complex and politically projects.

Qualifications:

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

  • Managing environmental and historic preservation programs at a regional or national level, ensuring compliance with Federal laws (e.g., NEPA, NHPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, executive orders). AND
  • Leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for policy development relating to EHP compliance reviews. AND
  • Providing expert analysis and recommendations on complex, precedent-setting environmental and historic preservation issues and/or policy interpretation.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

  • Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
  • Please limit your resume to two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
  • Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Are you qualifying based on your work experience?
  • Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the grade level, occupational series and dates in which you held each grade level.
  • Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/DAE employee? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.
  • Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified."
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  • For additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards
Education:

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.


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