Requisition No: 769506

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST - 37011082

Position Number: 37011082

Salary: $34,455.91 - $45,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2022

Historic Preservationist – 37011082

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive – All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

The Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) program is accepting applications for a full-time career service Historic Preservationist position. The SLERC program is responsible for the consistent implementation of the State 404 and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) programs statewide. The Historic Preservationist will act in conjunction with the Department, State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Tribes to coordinate the protection of historic properties associated with the Department’s permitting process. This position will also be responsible for advising FDEP regarding matters of compliance, enforcement, and long-term planning in support of the State 404 Program.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Historic Preservationist works with department staff to ensure projects meet the agencies strict regulatory and environmental standards protecting wetlands, water quality, and historic resources. The Historic Preservationist also works with managers to plan and prioritize activities and projects in line with DEP’s strategic objectives and find integrated solutions on a variety of organizational challenges.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

The work location of this position is in Tallahassee (Leon County), Florida. The city hosts the Capital of Florida and seat of state government. The city is home to numerous parks offering outdoor activities, league sports and natural trails for running, hiking and biking. Tallahassee is located just 22 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, which is home to some of the world's top beaches. Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College and several smaller colleges in the region offer a hub for academic research, athletics, art, music and other student activities.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$34,455.91 - $45,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Consulting and coordinating with the Department, EPA, Tribes, and State/Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO/THPO);
• Serving as the Department’s leading expert on alternatives to avoid potential effects to historic properties and alternatives to mitigate or minimize potential effects to historic properties;
• Assisting Division and District Offices with required consultation procedures;
• Making recommendations to Department leadership for compliance with the State 404 Program requirements regarding historic properties, including internal process, external engagement, public interaction, outside agency coordination, and necessary associated agreement documents;
• Conducting training and research related to historic preservation on behalf of the Department;
• Maintaining familiarity with and being prepared to make recommendations according to the following state laws and resources:
  • Chapter 267, F.S. – Historical Resources
  • Chapter 1A-46, F.A.C. – Archaeological and Historical Report Standards and Guidelines
  • Chapter 62-331, F.A.C. – State 404 Program
  • Operating Agreement Between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Division of Historical Resources - State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding the State 404 Program

• Independently and effectively conducting evaluations and recommendations concerning historic significance associated with the State’s 404 Program permitting and compliance issues;
• Assists with data gathering and the drafting of the State 404 Annual Report
• Performs audits and reviews of State 404 Permit Applications
• Performs other duties as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position including any necessary field work and assistance within the program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the history and theory of preservation and historic preservation methods and techniques, as well as historic architecture
• Knowledge of the history of Florida and the southeastern United States
• Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
• Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties and afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings
• Knowledge of Florida requirements and procedures will allow for equal protection of historical resources through the provisions of state law (Chapter 267, F.S.; Chapter 1A-46, F.A.C.; Chapter 62-331, F.A.C.; and an Operating Agreement between the Department and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO))
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate the principles of historic preservation, make oral presentations
• Ability to coordinate and monitor the work of consultants
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel throughout Florida and work extended hours and endure physically demanding field conditions

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university historic preservation, history, architectural history, architecture, anthropology, archaeology, urban planning, or related field
• Travel
• A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience related to Florida’s ERP and 404 programs (or similar state or Federal dredge and fill program experience)
• Experience with GIS and GPS equipment and applications
• Experience with Florida’s archaeological culture periods are also highly desired but not mandatory

Persons interested in applying for this position must submit a completed State of Florida Employment Application through the People First System.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.