Department

Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission

Division

Administrative Use Only

Salary

$82,377.00 - $93,271.00

Job Profile

JC-02703310-99 - Senior Historic Preservation Specialist (RIHPC) Archaeologist (Non-Union Executive Branch Agency Employees)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Job Requisition Number

JR103920 SENIOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST ARCHAEOLOGIST (Open)

Pay Grade

C00131 A

Classification

Senior Historic Preservation Specialist (RIHPC) Archaeologist

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), to perform difficult and complex professional historic preservation planning work within the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; to be responsible for the preparation of studies, plans, and reports, as well as phases of major projects; and/or to be responsible for the review of projects undertaken by other state or federal agencies, including the assessment of impacts on historic resources; and/or to be responsible for agency public information, events, programs; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with some degree of latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent professional judgement; work assignments are received in outline form as to objectives and the utilization of appropriate methods and processes; work is reviewed upon completion for results attained, professional and technical adequacy to desired objectives and goals.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, collaborates with and reviews the activities of consultants and professional, technical and clerical personnel assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Within the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), to perform difficult and complex professional historic preservation planning work within the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; to be responsible for the preparation of studies, plans, and reports, as well as phases of major projects; and/or to be responsible for the review of projects undertaken by other state or federal agencies, including the assessment of impacts on historic resources; and/or to be responsible for agency public information, events, programs; and to do related work as required.
• To coordinate the work of one of the agency’s main program areas: survey and National Register of Historic Places; archeology; environmental review; or public information.
• To perform studies encompassing a complete phase of a major project, a survey or site report, a National Register of Historic Places nomination; a special project or an implementation program in the areas of archeology, architectural history, history, historical architecture and other topics which involve the physical development, management, or protection of historical resources.
• To obtain and analyze data from fieldwork and primary and secondary sources, detail action programs, and identify legislative and other implementation requirements.
• To work closely with cooperating agencies, committees, and interest groups in carrying out various activities associated with historic preservation programs, projects, and services.
• To obtain input from such sources and to include this input in various studies.
• To present completed studies to governmental bodies and the public.
• To review materials such as permit and grant applications, technical reports, and environmental impact statements for technical adequacy, subject matter coverage, and conformance to policies and recommendations, and to make recommendations for acceptance, modification or disapproval.
• To do related work as required

ARCHAEOLOGIST:

• To review projects conducted in the state that require state or federal permits, or which are in state lands or waters.
• To assess and reevaluate the condition of known significant archaeological sites and National Register of Historic Places properties.
• To issue permits for archaeological surveys, both on land and underwater, to ensure that professional standards are maintained, and review the results of all projects conducted under these permits.
• To maintain the state's collection of archaeological site reports, maintain the database of all known archaeological sites within the state, and assist researchers using these resources.
• To manage and curate the state's repository of archaeological collections.
• To assist in planning and publicizing Rhode Island Archaeology Month.
• To serve as RIHPHC's mandated representative to the state's Advisory Council on Historic Cemeteries.
• To respond to reports of disturbed historic burials: consult and advise Medical Examiner’s office, State Police, Municipal Governments, and Tribal representatives.
• To respond to public inquiries regarding archaeological sites, artifact finds, and historic cemetery concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles and practices of historic preservation planning, data sources, and methods of analysis as they relate to the area of specialization indicated by the title of the class of position and the ability to apply such knowledge in the performance of difficult and complex professional historic preservation planning work; a working knowledge of the methods and procedures required in order to carry out the relevant programs of historic preservation planning such as: National Register of Historic Places, environmental review, technical preservation services, survey, archeology, and/or public information; the ability to use standard technical procedures and established methodology; the ability to identify appropriate procedures developed by others, test them, and use them under varying circumstances; the ability to use field work, historical archives, maps, charts, aerial photographs, and similar materials to obtain or verify information; the ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; the ability to review the activities of professional, technical and clerical personnel, and consultants; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, local, private and public agencies, organizations and individuals; the ability to write effectively and to make oral presentations; the ability to engage in field work activities requiring physical stamina; and related capacities and abilities. Must satisfy the requirements specified in the Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Professional Qualifications Standards for the area of specialization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Possession of a Graduate Degree in the field of specialization or a closely related field; and

Experience: Employment as a Historic Preservation Specialist in the field of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position.

Or, employment in a responsible position in a federal, state, municipal or public or private agency or organization involving the performance of professional work in the field of historic preservation planning in an area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC), to perform difficult and complex professional historic preservation planning work within the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position; to be responsible for the preparation of studies, plans, and reports, as well as phases of major projects; and/or to be responsible for the review of projects undertaken by other state or federal agencies, including the assessment of impacts on historic resources; and/or to be responsible for agency public information, events, programs; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with some degree of latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent professional judgement; work assignments are received in outline form as to objectives and the utilization of appropriate methods and processes; work is reviewed upon completion for results attained, professional and technical adequacy to desired objectives and goals.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, collaborates with and reviews the activities of consultants and professional, technical and clerical personnel assigned to assist.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.