Thc - Historic Architectural Easement Monitor - Austin, United States - TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

THC - Historic Architectural Easement Monitor (Environmental Protection Specialist III/IV or Architect I/II) 24-92
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Organization:

TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Primary Location:
Texas-Austin

Work Locations:
El Rose Bldg 108 W 16th St Austin 78701

Job:
Life, Physical, and Social Science

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 2653

Salary Admin Plan:
B

Grade: 20

Salary (Pay Basis): 4, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Job Posting:
May 8, 2024, 4:59:45 PM

Closing Date:
Ongoing

Description

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Perform complex historic architectural conditions assessments and provide technical assistance to preserve and protect Texas' diverse architectural heritage.

As part of a three-member team for the Easement Program in the Division of Architecture (DOA), the Historic Architectural Easement Monitor will utilize their technical preservation expertise to assess existing conditions of historic County Courthouses, commercial buildings, and residential structures, review changes to easement-protected properties, and serve as the first line of communication on preservation practices to the general public, property owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and government agencies.

Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform annual monitoring activities at historic properties on which THC holds an easement or deed covenant to ensure property owner compliance and support the preservation of the historic and architectural character of properties in the program.
Assess, inspect, and report on the conditions of historic properties, including modest vernacular structures and highstyle County Courthouses, using written and photographic documentation methods, with an emphasis on evaluating characterdefining features.
Utilize property's baseline data, including architectural drawings, photographs, and completion reports, to assess changes in a property's condition and assist owners in maintaining their properties.
Enter monitoring data into the Webbased Easement Database Application to create monitoring reports or update baseline conditions.
Establish relationships with property owners and representatives by communicating regularly, both verbally and in written form, to notify them of upcoming annual monitoring activities and easement violations or to provide other feedback as necessary.
Assist property owners with easement selfmonitoring activities and associated documents.
Provide written and verbal technical assistance on the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic properties in keeping with the _Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties _and the terms of their easement or covenant.
Present results and data to an internal Easement Committee and collaborate to determine priorities for future easement monitoring.
Work collaboratively within the Division of Architecture with the Courthouse Preservation, Federal and State Review, and Disaster Assistance teams regarding the implementation of the Easement Program and associated project reviews.
Engage and consult onsite with the public, architectural consultants, and government officials regarding appropriate preservation techniques for historic structures.
Participate in conferences and workshops and speak to communities and professional groups about the Texas Historical Commission's programs to encourage participation.
Serve as a liaison to other THC staff, government agencies, community organizations, and the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements.
Assist in the collection, organization, analysis, and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program and projectspecific information and reports.
Assist in developing and updating the agency website, submitting social media content, and writing agency or outside publications.
Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, or a closely related field; or a professional architecture degree (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) from a National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) accredited college or university (or a comparable internationally

- accredited professional architecture degree) with coursework in historic preservation;

Minimum two years of fulltime professional work experience on historic preservation projects in the private or public sector for a preservation nonprofit organization or a university program;