Architect, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Historical Architect

:
NPSHACE-009-001

Location:

Lowell
Program:
NPS

Wage/Hr:
$65.00
Hours/Week:
8
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has
specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and
part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal
Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park
Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise,
facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array
of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the
Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.
Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is
temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is
an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate
enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the
Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE:

An ?

Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW
Solutions. An ?

Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through
a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United
States.

Duration

This position is funded for up 288 total hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in Historic Architecture or related OR BA/BS
Degree in Historic Architecture or related

Significant experience providing guidance on complex historic preservation
issues that is professionally competent and in accordance with relevant laws,
policies and standards; experience developing and executing multi-disciplinary
projects focused on the study, documentation, assessment, treatment and
monitoring of archeological sites and historic structures; knowledge of
technical and science-based approaches to the documentation and treatment of
archeological sites and historic structures; knowledge of traditional building
techniques and materials. Architecture license is preferred, but not required.
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS
Teams, MS Outlook
Adobe CS (preferred, not required), AutoCAD (preferred, not required)
Duties:

Provide technical knowledge in support of unique planning, research, and
monitoring projects.

Conduct inspections of historic structures in parks to assess their physical
condition and determine likely causes of deterioration. Information to be
delivered to parks in format of their choice (i.e. professional
reports). 40%
Recommend treatment that will address deficiencies and help to assure the
long-term preservation of the resource that will meet the Secretary of the
Interior?s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties 40%
Provide mentorship to new and existing architecture professionals in the
NPS. 10%
Other projects, reports or studies as identified by HACE. 10%

Other:
Overnight travel:
As needed to determine project scope and requirements
Air travel anticipated:
Occasional, 2-5 trips
Health and Safety Considerations:
Guidance and training will be provided
on-site to ensure that enrollee is fully aware of health and safety
considerations (every site is different and will involve different safety
precautions and equipment). PPE will be provided, where necessary.
Required Safety Gear: PPE may include, but is not limited to hard hats, face
masks, gloves, safety glasses, and other gear necessary to ensure that the
enrollee is prepared to work in varied environments.

Physical requirements:

Ability to work in varied and extreme environments,
hike or walk in rugged terrain, and work in confined spaces. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.