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Timothy Reed
Research Archeologist
Historic Preservation Division
State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND)
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Architectural Historian

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Salary Range: $2131 - $2675 per month Closing Date: December 6, 2002

Location: Bismarck Status: Full-time Regular

Position Number: 701-0028 Type of Recruitment: External

Date Posted on Web Page: October 17, 2002

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's Degree in architectural history, art history, or historic
preservation and 2 years of related work experience.

* Preference will be given to applicants who have full-time work experience
in architectural preservation, preservation planning, historic preservation,
cultural resources management, or a closely related field.

Benefits Provided:

A comprehensive benefit package includes full medical coverage, paid
holidays & vacation, sick & paid retirement plan. Specific details available
on the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website
www.state.nd.us/ndpers or Central Personnel website
www.discovernd.com/cpers.

Application Procedures:

Submit the following documents to: Human Resource Director, State Historical
Society of ND, 612 E. Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505, to be
received (or postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date:

* Application for Employment State Form 10950 (Available at web site
www.discovernd.com/cpers/cpdjobs/Apps/application.html, Job Service, or at
the State Historical Society of North Dakota.

* Resume, including three references that have knowledge of applicant's
professional skills.

* Cover letter - detail how your experience level meets the preferences and
minimum qualifications listed above.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's
preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference
must also include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's
Affairs Office.

Contact 701-328-2666 for more information or assistance in the application
or interview process. The North Dakota Heritage Center is a Smoke Free
Facility. Reference checks, verification of previous employment, criminal
background check and/or background checks may be conducted on applicants
selected for interviews.

Summary of Work:

Manage the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Officer's
responsibilities in the following program areas: National Register of
Historic Places, Architectural Survey, and Federal Tax Incentives as per the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended in 1993, and 36 CFR
60, 61, 63, 67, and 68. Perform as Executive Secretary of the North Dakota
Historic Preservation Review Board as per federal regulations and state
by-laws. Job duties include:

* Promote and process National Register and State Registry nomination

* Review submitted architectural site forms

* Participate in the review and compliance program with assessments to
National Register eligibility of architectural resources and providing
mitigation recommendations

* Provide assistance in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation

* Review and process tax incentive applications

* Provide technical assistance to the public, staff, and preservation
partners regarding program areas

* Participate in annual planning

* Research and write nominations as often as possible

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the
provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota
Human Rights Act.