Historic Preservation Specialist

About the role

The Historic Preservation Specialist with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Environmental Review Division, is your chance to make a lasting mark on the places that tell our shared story. This role offers the opportunity to support important preservation work that shapes how communities grow. You will help agencies plan projects responsibly, while protecting archaeological resources for future generations. Join us and take pride in advancing meaningful public service.

This role supports the Environmental Review Division by helping agencies identify, manage, and preserve archaeological resources during project planning. It also advances the improvement of collection management and review processes. As a Historic Preservation Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Resource Identification: Assist agencies in recognizing and considering archaeological resources during planning
• Process Streamlining: Support efforts to improve consultation and review procedures with federal, state, and local partners
• Data Management: Develop and maintain digital archaeological collections records to enhance accessibility and integration with PA SHARE
• Digitization Guidance: Implement guidance that improves digitization and availability of archaeological collection records for agencies, applicants, and consultants
• Curation Support: Aid in long term curation, guideline updates, and collaboration with Commonwealth partners on cultural resource management plans
• Training and Outreach: Provide direction to volunteers and interns, and participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will work remotely three days a week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, or Historic Architecture.

Additional details regarding the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualification Standards can be found here.

Additional Requirements

• You must have at least 2 years of experience in advising and assisting state and federal agencies, organizations, and/or individuals with the consideration of historic properties and archaeological sites in project planning.
• You must have at least 2 years of experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance regarding the evaluation of historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Experience working on collaborative team projects and completing independent tasks to implement team goals.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

Additional information

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.