Cultural Resource Analyst - Natural Resource Specialist 4

Initial Posting Date:
02/29/2024
Application Deadline:
04/02/2024
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$5,747 - $8,831
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Cultural Resource Analyst - Natural Resource Specialist 4
Job Description:
Do you have experience in Cultural Resource management? Do you have an interest in performing activities in a Cultural Resource program in the form of responding to submissions from federal, state, and local government agencies for compliance under Section 106 of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act and Oregon State Cultural Resource Laws?
If this sounds like you, come join our team as a Cultural Resource Analystand support one of Oregon's greatest resources - State Parks!
This position falls under the classification Natural Resource Specialist 4.
Our Mission
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD's) mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
Our Operating Principles
OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is part of the Heritage Division of OPRD. SHPO believes that Oregon's special places connect Oregonians to the past by creating physical continuity over generations and space for public conversations about the community's values and identity. The ongoing process of recognizing and interpreting these places must be local and driven by inclusive public participation. See the Oregon 2018 - 2023 Oregon SHPO Preservation Plan and 2020 - 2025 Heritage Plan for more information on the Heritage Division's philosophy, approach, and goals HERE.
What you will do:
Join our team as a Cultural Resource Analyst, where your decisions carry substantial weight, influencing the state and agency's relationships with stakeholders and playing a crucial role in preserving our state's invaluable historic resources. The Cultural Resource Analyst is a subject-matter expert in federal and state Cultural Resource law and professional historic preservation practice for built environment Cultural Resources, including buildings, structures, sites, objects, and infrastructure. This position works collaboratively with Tribal governments and federal, state, and local government agencies and their representatives to assist agencies with fulfilling their responsibilities under Section 106 of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act and Oregon state Cultural Resource laws. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying significant historic properties and assessing the impact of projects on the unique qualities that make these places special.
Responsibilities include providing timely and professional written guidance and recommendations to partners, active participation in working group meetings, and on-site evaluation of historic properties. You will also represent Oregon on teams to create inter-agency agreements, including Memorandums of Agreement to mitigate adverse impacts on historic properties and Programmatic Agreements that guide an agency's approach to preserving important places across the state. The Compliance Specialist also leads in creating public education materials, delivering presentations, and spearheading projects focused on assessing, developing, and implementing innovative work processes and systems. Join us in making a meaningful impact on preserving our state's cultural heritage.
This position is "hybrid," allowing for work-from-home opportunities, but does require regularly scheduled in-office work at the agency's Salem, OR office and day and overnight travel to off-site locations across the state at least once a month, and often more frequently. Travel expenses are reimbursed.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in Cultural Resource Management that regularly fulfills responsibilities or undertakes activities pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities; AND

• Bachelor's degree in History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History or a closely related field OR

• Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.

NOTE:

• AMaster's degreein History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History or a closely related field will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History or a closely related field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Special Requirements:

• Meet the minimumSecretary of the Interior's professional qualifications in history or architectural history including:
• A graduate degree in architectural history, history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field; OR
• A bachelor's degree in architectural history, history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field plus one of the following:
• At least two years of full-time professional experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history, history, or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution;
• OR Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American history or architectural history.
• To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
• You must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

• Skill in interpreting and applying the provisions of federal and state laws and associated administrative rules, policies, and best professional and office practices to complex projects; the administration of federal and state programs; completion of necessary documentation; and review of development projects.
• Skill in communicating complex federal and state processes clearly and effectively in writing and orally to the public, professionals, government officials, and media before small and large groups in formal and informal settings and in various published materials.
• Skill in cooperatively negotiating, writing, carrying out, and monitoring agreement documents among diverse organizations with oppositional interests, including tribal governments, federal, state, and local agencies, advocacy groups, and private parties in compliance with federal and state Cultural Resource laws while representing the position and interests of the State of Oregon, OPRD, and the Heritage Division.
• Experience in applying the provisions of Cultural Resource plans, inter-government agreements, including Programmatic Agreements (PA) and Memorandums of Agreements (MOAs) and other Cultural Resource management documents.
• Skill in developing educational and outreach materials and utilizing various communication platforms and methods to convey the meaning and application of complex federal and state laws and Cultural Resource management principles and ideas to diverse audiences.
• Academic and field experience documenting the history of the historic built environment in the Pacific Northwest.
• Academic and applied field experience in identifying, recording, and evaluating historic properties, Traditional Cultural Properties (TCP), and Historic Properties of Religious and Cultural Significance to Indian Tribes (HPRCSIT) using the National Register of Historic Places criteria and assessing development project impacts.
• Skill in reading technical documents, including professional drawings, plans, and reports and determining the sufficiency, reliability, and relevance of historic research and collected field data.

What's in it for you:
This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you'll receive a generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
• 11 paid holidays per year;
• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
• Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply:
Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

• External Applicants: Click on the "Apply" link and submit your application. View this video for help.
• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

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Additional Information:

• This position is full-time, permanent, and is located in Salem, Oregon.
• If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Ian Johnson at ian.johnson@oprd.oregon.gov.
• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
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• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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