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Education & Special Initiatives Coordinator (Historic Preservation Specialist)

Salary

$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-26276

Department

Historical & Museum Commission

Division

HM Prsvn Spt Div

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

26540

Position Number

50425721

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00300604

Bureau / Division

HM Prsvn Spt Div

Worksite Address

Keystone Building, 2nd Floor

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

MegAnn Carey

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

Are you a preservation professional with a passion for education, outreach, and collaboration? Do you want to join a team of dedicated preservationists, historians, archaeologists, and planners working with people and organizations across the Commonwealth? If you have the experience and training to be a Historic Preservation Specialist - Education & Special Initiatives Coordinator, we have the job for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This professional position within the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (Commission), is responsible for managing a variety of activities to help achieve the goals of Pennsylvania's statewide historic preservation plan, the PA SHPO's Education & Training Program Strategic Plan, and PA SHPO priorities. The Education & Special Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of PA SHPO's communications, education, and special initiatives activities that incorporate the public and partners with the work of the PA SHPO and historic preservation. This position also works closely with PA SHPO's divisions to improve data quality, complete annual priorities, prepare and disseminate information for the public, and historic resource recordation and documentation. Showcase your technological expertise to enhance our outreach goals and engagement throughout the community!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50425721) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM t o 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to work 1 day per month in the Harrisburg office, in addition to conducting site visits and field work. Specific telework schedule will be determined according to bureau needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Two or more years of experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration and preservation project or program, and a bachelor's degree in architectural history, American history, art history or course work in Pennsylvania history ; or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, when necessary.

+ You must meet o r exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards.

+ You must possess 6 or more months of experience working with blog and newsletter platforms: Demonstrable experience using technology and software applications to manage blog content, mailing lists, and email campaigns, such as WordPress and MailChimp.

+ You must possess 6 or more months of experience working with GIS systems: Demonstrable experience using technology and software applications to manage historic resource data, workflows, and workload, including Esri HUB and ArcGIS.

+ You must possess 6 or more months of experience using MS Office products and data management systems, preferably PA-SHARE.

+ You must possess 6 or more months of experience with historic preservation programs: Demonstrable experience in the processes of the National Register of Historic Places and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

+ You must possess 6 or more months of experience with public programs and presentations: Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing public outreach programs, conducting preservation education and public speaking.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ A college degree in one of the following fields: architectural history, American history, archaeology, geography / geographic information systems

+ Completed course work in Pennsylvania history and/or architectural history

+ Experience working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration, or a preservation project or program

+ Experience working within a team of individuals and independently

+ Experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance with regards to the evaluation of historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

+ Experience applying the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

+ Knowledge of current education and communication technologies and their effective application for historic preservation education and outreach

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time experience do you possess working on an architectural survey or an architectural restoration and preservation project or program?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much graduate coursework have you completed in Prehistoric Archaeology, Historic Archaeology, Architectural History, Historic Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation Planning, or Historic Preservation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

04

Additional Requirement:Do you meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards? The minimum education and experience required to meet these standards can be found by through the following link:https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm

+ Yes

+ No

05

Additional Requirement:This job is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.? Are you willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, when necessary?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Additional Requirement:How many years of experience do you have in working with blog and e-newsletter platforms to manage content, mailing lists, and email campaigns?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

Additional Requirement:Do you possess at least 6 months of experience using MS Office products and data management systems, preferably PA-SHARE?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

10

Additional Requirement:How many years of experience do you have with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

11

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

12

Additional Requirement:How many years of experience do you have using technology and software applications to manage historic resource data, workflows, and workload, including Esri HUB and ArcGIS?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

13

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

14

Additional Requirement:Do you have at least 6 months of experience in developing and implementing public outreach programs, conducting preservation education, and public speaking?

+ Yes

+ No

15

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

16

Preferred Qualification:What is your highest level of education?

+ Master's degree (or greater)

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Associate's degree

+ Some college

+ High school diploma (or equivalent)

+ Other

+ None

17

Preferred Qualification:If you have a degree, is your degree in one of the following majors or fields? Check which applies.

+ Architectural history

+ American history

+ Archaeology

+ geography / geographic information systems

+ A closely related field

+ Another field

+ I do not have a degree

18

If you answered "a closely related field" or "another field", in what field is your degree?

19

Preferred Qualification:Have you completed any coursework in Pennsylvania history and/or architectural history?

+ Yes

+ No

20

Preferred Qualification:How many years of experience do you have working on an architectural survey, an architectural restoration, or a preservation project or program?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

21

Preferred Qualification:Do you have knowledge of current education and communication technologies and their effective application for historic preservation education and outreach?

+ Yes

+ No

22

Preferred Qualification:Indicate if you have experience and/or expertise in any of the following areas. (Check all that apply.)

+ Data management

+ Records management

+ Public communication

+ Historic resource documentation, recordation and/or evaluation

+ Applying National Register criteria/determining the historical significance of properties

+ Research, writing, teaching and/or interpretation related to historic preservation

+ Public education and developing training programs and materials

+ Applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards

+ None

23

Preferred Qualification:Indicate in which software programs you have technical proficiency. (Check all that apply.)

+ Word

+ Excel

+ PowerPoint

+ Access

+ ArcGIS

+ WordPress

+ MailChimp

+ None

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov