Historic Preservation Specialist 1

Full-Time HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST I for the Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft, NJ. Under the direction of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST III, conducts historic research and historic building inspections, develops interpretive plans for historic sites, and undertakes a wide variety of preservation tasks throughout the Park System.

WORK LOCATIONS:

Functions are performed primarily at Thompson Park and/or various Park areas within Monmouth County.

Main Office: Thompson Park – 805 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Conducts field studies of historic resources, including structures, cultural resources, and cemeteries. 
• Updates and maintains the Monmouth County Historic Sites Inventory. 
• Provides recommendations for and implementation of the preservation, interpretation, and management of historic resources. 
• Prepares plans and interpretive signage, educational material, and planning reports.
• Interprets historic and cultural resources for public newsletters, programs, and exhibits. 
• Assists in preparation of Applications for Project Authorization for the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office. 
• Manages contracts for historic building maintenance, repair, and restoration.
• Assists in the cataloging and care of archaeological collections.
• Performs deed and archival research
• Assists in the development in Park Master Plans and Principles and Policies as they relate to cultural and historic resources.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Architectural History, History, or Historic Preservation.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles, objectives, standards, and techniques of historic preservation.
• Knowledge of methods/techniques used to evaluate proposed alterations to historic properties.
• Knowledge of principles, technical methods, procedures, and purpose of architectural and/or archaeological survey.
• Knowledge of the National Register Program and the four criterions of eligibility.
• Ability to learn about New Jersey history, architecture, archaeology, or culture cultural resources. 
• Ability to learn to read and understand architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to learn about responsibilities, programs, standards, policies, and procedures relevant to cultural resource management and historic preservation.

Supplemental Information

For a full job description, please visit: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/15679.htm

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions for work remotely.