FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
Serves as the USPS Federal Historic Preservation Officer; leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the National Historic Preservation program while maintaining compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Provides technical guidance to stakeholders regarding the conservation of historic sites and artifacts; supports construction and repair projects impacting historical properties including identifying resources, estimating costs, and developing scope of design.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) review process requiring federal agencies to determine the impact of federally funded and permitted projects on historic sites. Identifies measures to preserve properties and artifacts of historic significance; coordinates repair and conservation efforts. Brings cultural resource concerns and initiatives to the attention of
leadership to determine desired course of action.
2. Develops and implements policies, standards, and procedures to protect and preserve historic and pre-historic tangible items. Evaluates new or modified historic preservation legislation or regulations for projected impact upon USPS programs, services, and resources. Revises existing policies to ensure conformance with new requirements. Tracks and reports cultural resource project and program compliance.
3. Reviews and evaluates proposed acquisition, design, construction, repair, alteration, disposal, and lease undertakings of historic properties to ensure preservation activities take place. Provides technical expertise to Facilities stakeholders to ensure adherence to Sections 106, 110, and 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Liaises with State Historic Preservation Offices and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) when construction projects or other initiatives impact historic properties. Resolves construction-related issues and responds to inquiries regarding historical site preservation.
4. Supports the planning, design, and implementation of various construction projects (e.g., construction management, real estate, electrical engineering, HVAC) from inception through to completion. Coordinates with contractors to develop the scope of design for construction and repair work needed. Identifies needs and prepares cost estimates for the scope of construction or repair work to be performed. Reviews proposals involving historic properties.
5. Manages record keeping processes and databases for the Historical Preservation Program. Documents pictures and locations of murals and artifacts within the Facilities building portfolio. Conducts surveys and inventories of murals and artifacts; updates and maintains the database when there are changes to the mural and artifact inventory (e.g., natural disasters, mural loan agreements). Coordinates with stakeholders to identify the status of artifacts and modifies the database to meet organizational and program needs.
6. Coordinates activities of the USPS artwork review committee; serves as advisor to committee activities. Identifies solutions when controversial, historical property is questioned. Provides input in the development and decision-making process relative to USPS projects and associated cultural resource matters. Partners with stakeholders to respond to requests for information and inquiries regarding USPS historic property.
7. Negotiates and executes Mural Loan Agreements (MLA) allowing external entities to take possession of historical murals for a specified amount of time.
8. Identifies USPS properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Serves as a certifying or commenting official when formally nominating properties for the list.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships, negotiate terms for agreements, and engage in effective liaison with both internal and external partners.
2. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or in an engineering field related to the design and construction of buildings; or possession of current state registration as an Architect or as an Engineer in a field related to the design and construction of buildings.
3. Knowledge of architecture, engineering, and building construction sufficient to review and inspect repair and alteration work and new construction of facilities.
4. Ability to perform project management activities including planning, tracking/oversight, scheduling tasks, negotiating deliverables, project administration and status reporting.
5. Ability to monitor and maintain electronic data tracking and record keeping systems and make recommendations for program improvement.
6. Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and/or verbal guidance; and prepare/present recommendations and reports.
7. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to historic preservation (e.g., Sections 106, 110, and 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act).
8. Ability to serve as a liaison and organizational representative to internal and external stakeholders on historical preservation matters.