Restoration

Historic Preservation/Restoration Specialist (NS)This is a time limited, grant funded position that provides technical assistance and project review to federal, state, and local governmental entities; non-profit organizations; private property owners; and educational and religious institutions, for the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic structures within North Carolina counties designated by FEMA as natural disaster areas due to Hurricane Helene. The position should also promote a strong historic preservation ethic for all North Carolinians including constituents, developers, organizations, government officials, and colleagues.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Represent the Restoration Services Branch of the Historic Preservation Section in North Carolina counties designated by FEMA as natural disaster areas due to Hurricane Helene, and collaborate with Helene ESHPF and other HPO staff on ongoing work in the Helene declared counties;Apply the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation to a diverse array of historic structures and projects;Provide technical restoration and preservation assistance specific to disaster preparedness, response, and resiliency in a historic preservation context to private property owners, non-profit organizations, local governments, and local historic preservation commissions;Promote the use of state and federal rehabilitation tax credit projects for eligible historic properties in Helene-declared counties; perform outreach and education for the tax credit programs, and participate in applicant consultation and application review as assigned by HPO staff;Participate in review and consultation for state and federally funded projects impacting historic structures which require compliance with GS 121-12(a) and/or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 within the assigned region;Develop and give public presentations on a variety of historic preservation and restoration topics, including disaster preparation, response, and resiliency in a historic preservation context;Perform other duties in Helene declared counties as assigned, including participation in grant consultation, assistance, and review; developing written material and guidance for disaster and resiliency topics for use by the Restoration Service Branch; and supporting other HPO ESHPF project and initiatives.Position/Physical Requirements:Must have a valid NC driver's license or a willingness to obtain one; andMust be willing to travel for day and occasional overnight trips.This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.This position is located at:176 Riceville RoadAsheville, NC 28805This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 36 months. Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.Minimum Education and Experience:Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Master's degree in historic preservation, planning, architecture history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institutionandthree years of experience in historic preservation;orBachelor's degree in history, planning, or architectural history, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institutionandfour years of experience in historic preservation;oran equivalent combination of education and experience.