HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST II4075E1 Pay Grade: 25 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is specialized, professional work in the preservation and restoration
of historic places and historical architecture. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Historic Preservation Specialist III class in which incumbents perform administrative work in directing historic preservation programs. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Develops, implements and revises standards and criteria for the nomination of historic and archeological sites to national or state registers of historic places; prepares nominations to national and state registers and presents recommendations to the state historic preservation review board. Advises, consults and serves as a liaison with organizations, historians, architects, planners, and archaeologists on historic preservation planning, techniques, and restoration; evaluates plans and/or specifications for restoration or construction projects to determine their impact on the environment, their historical significance, or their appropriateness. Monitors and reviews federal and state grant projects for conformance with their objectives and with historic preservation guidelines. Supervises and/or participates in archaeological field investigations; evaluates and writes reports on archaeological findings. Participates in the computerization of the inventory of historic and archaeological sites. Develops a public education program in historic preservation planning, procedures, techniques and standards; presents speeches and demonstrations to the public and local historical societies. Develops and implements procedures, criteria, and evaluation standards for the heritage trust fund grant program. Responds to public requests for information and technical assistance and prepares and presents historic preservation information to the public. May supervise and train other professionals and volunteers in historic preservation or survey work. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of American history with emphasis on Western and Kansas history. *Knowledge of architectural history research techniques and sources. *Knowledge of the care, preservation, and restoration of historic buildings and structures. *Knowledge of historic preservation programs and planning techniques. *Knowledge of principles and practices of archeological research and investigation. Abilities *Ability to draw and interpret topographical maps. *Ability to analyze and research data and to write concise reports. *Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with other professionals and the public. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field and one year full time experience in research, writing, or teaching. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/94 |