Develops and delivers presentations to professional organizations, other government agencies, and the general public on major division programs and a variety of topics related to the preservation of archeological and historic resources. Conducts archival and field research. Maintains logs, files and other records related to a major division program. The Historic Preservation Specialist job family consists of three levels which are distinguished on the basis of the responsibility and complexity of work, experience required and the responsibility assigned for the development and coordination of assigned programs. This is the basic entry level position in which incumbents develop skills in the identification, evaluation, and documentation of archeological and historic properties and learn the basic principles of cultural resource management.
Incumbents work under general supervision.
The majority of the responsibilities assigned involves conducting archival and field research, evaluating archeological and historic properties documented by others, and assisting in the maintenance of cultural resources survey and inventory data. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of standard historical research methods. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in archeology, anthropology, architectural history, art history, historic preservation, history, architecture or closely related fields which included course work in American history and one year of experience in research and professional writing, or other related academic areas and one year of professional experience in a related field associated with one of the degree areas. This is a mid-level position in which incumbents are responsible for the development and coordination of at least one major division program and may supervise other permanent or temporary employees. This position is responsible for the development and coordination of at least two major division programs and works with a high degree of independence.