Job Description

Requisition No: 872380 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - Historic Preservationist - 45945042

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 45945042 

Salary: $31.39 

Posting Closing Date: 04/08/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Department of State

OPS Historic Preservationist

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Preservation

45945042

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Archaeology:

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology
• Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
• At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management
• At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American archeology
• One year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of prehistoric or historic archeological resources

Architectural History:

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History
• Master’s degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field OR
• Bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field AND one of the following: at least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history

Preferences:

Archaeology:

• Knowledge of archaeological and historical survey methodology; Knowledge of Florida’s archaeological and historical resources; knowledge of and experience with cultural resource survey report standards and regulations, including 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code, or equivalent standards from another state; experience applying National Register of Historic Places criteria to evaluate archaeological site significance; experience with Geographic Information Systems and ArcView software or similar programs; experience with the Florida Department of Transportation project planning process or similar process; experience applying archaeological expertise to analyze potential effects to archaeological resources resulting from transportation or other infrastructure projects and identifying appropriate measures to address any potential effects.

Architectural History:

• A master’s degree in in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field; a minimum of two (2) years of experience in cultural resource management or architectural history experience related to the federal process under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; knowledge of and experience with cultural resource survey report standards and regulations, including 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code, or equivalent standards from another state; knowledge of Florida’s historic resources and Florida’s architectural history; experience applying National Register of Historic Places criteria to evaluate the built environment eligibility for listing in the National Register; experience with Geographic Information Systems and ArcView software or similar programs; experience with the Florida Department of Transportation project planning process or similar process.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

These positions are responsible for reviewing federal and state transportation projects and associated undertakings for potential effects to historic properties in accordance with state and federal law. These positions provide subject matter expertise to evaluate the potential effects to either archaeological or architectural resources resulting from transportation projects.

These positions are funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide the Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR) with sufficient staff to review and comment on transportation projects on an expedited basis.

The OPS Historic Preservationist:

• Completes transportation project reviews and prepare appropriate correspondence at each phase of DHR's involvement in FDOT projects
• Reviews and comments regarding the completeness and sufficiency of cultural resource assessment surveys and related technical documents
• Participates in consultation with FDOT, federal and state agencies, and Compliance staff regarding review of transportation projects
• Consults with FDOT to identify significant archaeological sites, historic structures, and other cultural resources in project areas and assess effects to these resources in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local preservation laws and implementing regulations.
• Prepares appropriate official review correspondence with government agencies, consultants, and other entities as necessary.
• Prepares quarterly invoice data and reports for FDOT and DHR.
• Provides Compliance supervisor and DHR leadership with opinions and recommendations regarding transportation projects
• Maintains project files in an orderly manner and consistently meets project review deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe, and database software
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, work independently, manage multiple projects, and strong organizational skills

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS : A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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