The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented preservationist to serve as the State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO) Review and Compliance Coordinator. As a member of SHPO, this position serves as the State of Nebraska’s recognized expert, commenter, and coordinator for reviewing standing structure-based Section 106 undertakings and other federal and state projects. This position is accountable for conducting project reviews for federal agencies per Section 106 requirements, consulting with federal agencies and their designees to minimize impacts on cultural resources, analyzing effects on historic properties, and interacting with and educating the public and government officials on architectural topics as they relate to historic preservation. The comments provided by this position serve as the official comments of the State Historic Preservation Office. With these responsibilities comes the opportunity to travel throughout the state to visit project sites, interact with a wide range of federal agencies, consultants, and tribal entities, and have an impact on Nebraska’s changing landscape and its preservation of cultural resources.
Look at what we have to offer!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
Job Duties
- Independently conduct detailed project reviews in-office within legally prescribed time limits for federal agencies, state agencies, or their designees in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and 36CFR800.
- Provide written and/or oral comments and technical assistance on Section 106 review determinations, cultural resource survey reports, grant applications, and other documents.
- Consult, manage, and monitor complex multi-year project reviews under various environmental laws, including the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
- Conduct detailed reviews of Programmatic Agreements and Memorandums of Agreement providing comments, recommendations, and technical assistance.
- Monitor, track, review, and approve mitigation measures stipulated in executed agreement documents.
- Consult and promote collaboration with Native American Tribes in the creation, review, and monitoring of agreement documents and historic preservation laws.
- Attend and participate in out-of-office project meetings, including multi-agency meetings, as well as making the occasional site visit to project areas to further consult with agencies and the public.
- Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to helping other departments, contributing to the Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, assisting with sub-grant programs, participating in interdepartmental committees and working groups, or participating in community outreach events.
