Career Opportunities

Qualifications / Requirements Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management or related field is preferred AND 2-5 years' experience working with technical building program elements. Preferred: Master’s Degree (graduate degree) in architecture, architecture history, construction management, history, or a related field; as determined applicable based on the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A). Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of historic preservation, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the seven aspects of integrity. Skill and ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, proposed rehabilitation work, and building codes to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Capability to make judgments and recommendations based on the review of plans, visual inspections, and dialogue with others and address potential disagreements professionally. Ability to present complex program information and requirements in understandable and appropriate terminology to professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers, business owners, municipalities, and agency staff. Excellent communication skills including capacity to work cooperatively and effectively with owners and managers of historic properties, consultants, staff, and the public. Ability to plan, maintain strong organizational skills, and prioritize time and workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. Familiarity with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and Historic Survey to aid with the evaluation of sites to aid with determination of eligibility and items of significant character. Capable of working predominantly within an office environment but able to conduct out-of-office site visits when determined necessary. Must be committed to the organization’s core values and demonstrate them regularly in their work.

Qualifications / Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Post-high school course work in anthropology or history AND one season archeological field school or field experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archeology, history, or a related field; with 1+ year of cultural resource management-focused field experience; Demonstrated contribution to, or completion of, technical field reports; Knowledge and familiarity of Great Plains or Nebraska archeology, culture, history, and artifact assemblages. Other: This position requires frequent in-state day trips and overnight travel lasting up to one week to complete fieldwork. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Fieldwork encompasses approximately 25% of this position’s duties throughout all seasons. This position requires working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, hiking over uneven terrain, excavating by hand, screening sediment, carrying field equipment, and performing other physically demanding field activities. Regular and Reliable attendance is Required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and experience of archeological field and laboratory best practices and techniques, artifact identification and analysis, and site formation processes. Understanding of and ability to interpret and apply state and federal cultural resource laws, standards, and regulations. Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and handheld GPS technology. Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Capability to work independently and collaboratively to meet various project, team, and agency goals. Flexibility with and adaptation to ever-changing project needs, conditions, and deadlines. Must be committed to the organization's core values and demonstrate them regularly in their work.