This position will manage statewide cultural resource contracts and provide consultant training and liaison activities related to federally funded transportation projects and historical properties.  The incumbent in this position will act on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in conducting inventories and evaluations of historic properties.  This includes actual site work, analysis, development of mitigation plans and federal cultural resource clearances for projects or managing consultants performing these same activities.  Contract management includes preparing contract proposals, soliciting bids, preparing consultant agreements, monitoring all field review activities, reviewing and approving consultant reports, time sheet and invoices to authorize payments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have education and experience sufficient to meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interiors PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, as set forth in federal statute 36 CFR Part 61, in order to act on behalf of the FHWA. 

History

A Graduate degree in history or closely related field; or a bachelors degree in history or closely related field plus one of the following: AND

At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrated professional activity with an academic institution, historic 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 history. 

OR

Architectural History

Graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history, or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus one of the following: AND 

At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural 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 architectural history. 

Additionally

Applicants must have three years advanced professional experience conducting architectural survey work and historic context preparation.