RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST II

Introduction

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) is the state agency dedicated\r\nto preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past.� Through research, conservation and education,\r\nMHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and\r\ncultural heritage.� Part of the Maryland\r\nDepartment of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s\r\nState Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic\r\nPreservation Act of 1966.\r\n

GRADE

14\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD� 21032\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This contractual position serves as the Easement Inspector for the Easement program within MHT’s Office of Preservation Services and monitors and evaluates the condition of properties protected by historic preservation easements held by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT).\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position monitors the existing\r\nconditions and conducts inspections of properties protected by historic preservation\r\neasements and works in coordination with MHT staff, the Office of the Attorney\r\nGeneral (OAG) and other co-holding agencies to enforce the terms of the Deeds\r\nof Easements.� This position\r\nrequires extreme attention to detail, excellent organizational, communication\r\nand interpersonal skills and a strong interest in working collaboratively.� Duties include:\r\n�\r\n\r\n Notifying and scheduling site inspections with property\r\n owners and co-holding agencies.\r\n Preparing easement inspection reports, notification to\r\n owners (in writing) of inspection results.\r\n Organizing digital inspection photographs, and general easement\r\n file maintenance (easement files, vertical files, and database). �\r\n Identifying and presenting all easement violations to\r\n the Easement Subcommittee and OAG for review.\r\n Drafting correspondence and tracking all violations\r\n until the violation is resolved.� \r\n Maintaining working relationships with the general\r\n public, property owners, professional agencies, and fellow Maryland\r\n Historical Trust staff.\r\n This position may also be assigned other duties as\r\n necessary by the Easement Administrator, including assisting the Easement\r\n Administrator with processing changes/alteration applications and acting\r\n as support staff to the Easement Committee.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited\r\ncollege or university in Historic Preservation, Architectural History or other\r\nclosely related field.\r\nNote: Candidates may\r\nsubstitute a Bachelor’s\r\ndegree (not in a closely related field) and two years of directly related\r\nexperience for the required education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications.� Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\nEducation:� A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Architectural History, or closely related field.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience with photo documentation of historic architecture.�\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience reviewing technical plans and drawings.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience evaluating building and material conditions and assessing/researching appropriate treatments\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience with application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be\r\nassigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.� Employees assigned such duties will be\r\nrequired to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of\r\nMaryland.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure\r\nthat you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you\r\nmeet the qualifications for this recruitment.� \r\nAll information\r\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.� We\r\nwill not consider information submitted after this date. \r\nSuccessful\r\ncandidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one\r\nyear.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition.� It is important that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application.� Please report all experience and education\r\nthat is related to this position.\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For education obtained outside the\r\nU.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign\r\ncredential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.� \r\nAll information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.� We will not\r\nconsider information submitted after this date.� \r\nThe on-line\r\napplication process is STRONGLY preferred.� If you are not able to apply\r\nonline, you may submit a paper application and�supplemental questionnaire\r\n(by the closing date) to: \r\nDepartment of Budget and Management \r\nRecruitment and Examination Division\r\n\r\n301 W. Preston St., Suite 608 \r\nBaltimore, MD� 21201 \r\nAttn:��For inquiries\r\nregarding this recruitment, please call 410 767-7950.\r\nResumes will NOT be accepted in lieu\r\nof completing the on-line or paper application.� As an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. \r\nAppropriate accommodations for\r\nindividuals with disabilities are available upon request by\r\ncalling�410-767-3623. \r\nWe thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice to our country, and encourage them to apply.� \r\nBilingual applicants are also\r\nencouraged to apply. \r\nTTY� Users: call via Maryland\r\nRelay\r\n