Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia’s families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.
OUR MISSION
To help build strong, vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.
OUR CULTURE
We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia’s families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.
OVERVIEW OF JOB:
Serves as Environmental Review (ER) Historian. Processes project review applications for database entry, routing, and file management. Reviews projects for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility and effect determinations for Section 106 compliance and similar/related state and federal laws. Provides interagency liaison support. Assists in resolving adverse effects, including negotiating, and reviewing agreement documents. Provides technical assistance, provides information to the public, gives presentations, and conducts meetings and site visits as necessary. Provides ER program reporting and assists in managing program files in accordance with established procedures. Advises Environmental Review Program Manager, Historic Preservation Office and Division Directors, and other agency officials on ER-related issues and projects. Supports other HPD program areas as necessary. Supports and participates in special projects as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in History, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in a directly related field OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Curator/Preservationist 2 (NRP031) or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, Heritage Preservation, Cultural Resource Management, or Architecture in combination with minimum qualification educational requirements or other multiple degree combinations including disciplines from both minimum and preferred qualifications lists and one or more of the following:
- Experience with reviewing projects for Section 106 compliance and similar/related state and federal laws, including defining APE and eligibility and effect determinations
- Experience surveying for and documenting historic resources, including identifying/defining types and styles, as a consultant or as a state/local agency staff
- Experience with evaluating historic resources for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and reviewing work for consistency with SOI Standards
- Experience working with property owners or agencies regarding preservation and rehabilitation issues
- Experience working with databases or other electronic information file systems
- Experience working with at least one other core SHPO program area such as Tax Incentives, Certified Local Governments, or National Register on a consultant basis or as agency staff
Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)
This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/Telework) position. This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required.
PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 – 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845
Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation, and motor vehicle reports.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.
All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental science, historical preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in a directly related field OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Curator/Preservationist 2 (NRP031) or position equivalent.