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The Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination is currently recruiting for an Architectural Historian/National Register Coordinator for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) located in Boise, ID.
The Architectural Historian/National Register Coordinator administers Idaho's National Register of Historic Places and Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit (Historic Tax Credit) programs. The incumbent evaluates historic built environment properties for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places, prepares and reviews nomination documentation, administers the Historic Tax Credit program in coordination with the National Park Service, conducts architectural research and survey activities, and provides technical assistance related to the National Register, historic preservation planning, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. The Architectural Historian may occasionally conduct fieldwork and deliver public presentations on Idaho's historic built environment. This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements after 90 days, subject to the supervisor's discretion.
Job Responsibilities:
National Register of Historic Places

• Manages the National Register of Historic Places for the State of Idaho
• Establishes priorities for architectural nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
• Evaluates historic built environment properties for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places.
• Provides technical guidance on preparing National Register nominations.
• Researches, prepares, reviews, edits, and submits National Register nominations.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts Idaho State Historic Sites Review Board meetings.
• Coordinates with property owners, local governments, preservation partners, and the National Park Service throughout the nomination process.

Architectural Research and Survey

• Participates in the development of historic contexts and statewide architectural research initiatives
• Analyzes architectural styles, building types, and historic properties
• Provides technical guidance to government agencies, private citizens, consultants, and grant recipients conducting architectural surveys and preservation planning activities.
• Participates in developing statewide architectural survey priorities, methodologies, and procedures.
• Conducts or oversees architectural survey fieldwork and consultant projects.
• Reviews Certified Local Government (CLG) survey products for completeness, accuracy, National Register eligibility, and compliance with Secretary of the Interior Standards.

Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program(Historic Tax Credit)

• Manages Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit program for the State of Idaho
• Serves as liaison between program applicants and National Park Service
• Provides technical guidance to property owners and developers regarding program requirements and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
• Reviews rehabilitation plans and drawings for conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
• Conducts site visits with applicants, as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• To satisfy federal funding requirements, applicants must meet the following in accordance with federal regulation 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A:Graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history; OR Bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus at least two years of full-time experience in research, writing or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum or other professional institution.
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Good knowledge of Idaho and/or Western U.S. history, and the built environment of the Northwest.
• Some knowledge of the National Register and Secretary of the Interior's Standard and ability to read architectural and engineering plans and drawings.

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
Benefits
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Thank you for your interest in the Office of Species, Historic Preservation, Minerals, and Energy Coordination!
If you have questions,
please contact us at:
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520