Architectural Historian - 517326

Architectural Historian - 517326

Job ID:517326Location:KNOXVILLE, TNRegular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Architectural Historian - 517326

Organization: Chief Administrative Office

Department: Cultural Resources

Work Location Requirements: This is a Hybrid position based in Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville, Tennessee, or Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 11/19/2024

Posting Close: 12/3/2024 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

Serves as the TVA architectural historian to evaluate the potential impact of TVA projects and programs on historically and architecturally significant sites and structures, both on and off TVA land. Such duties implement the agency’s responsibilities under applicable historic preservation laws and regulations and within related defined responsibilities of TVA’s formally established practices relative to compliance with federal preservation laws.

+ Identifies, evaluates, and assesses effects on the historic built environment pursuant to compliance with Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) .

+ Assists cultural resources staff where the built environment is a component of an archaeological site.

+ Prepares and reviews documents in support of Section 106 and Section 110 compliance.

+ Consults with State Historic Preservation Officers, the National Park Service, and other consulting parties in support of Section 106 and Section 110 compliance.

+ Supports the development and implementation of proactive preservation measures or mitigation under Section 106; develop historic preservation plans and cultural resources management plans; prepares historic resources input for National Environmental Policy Act documents.

+ Prepares or oversees the preparation of state historic building inventory forms and Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) documentation.

Supervision Received Independently performs assignments with instructions from manager as to general results expected. Receives minimal technical guidance on complex issues.

Skills and Proficiencies(May be job or organization specific)

+ Negotiation Skills

+ Project Management

+ Knowledge of related Federal and State Regulations

+ Oral & Written Communication Skills

+ Understanding of Sections 106 & 110 of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

Minimum Qualifications(Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

A Masters degree in History, Architectural History, Architecture, or a closely related field is required. The candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interiors Professional Qualification Standards for history and/or architectural history (36 CFR Part 61). Two or more years of professional experience in the field of NHPA and NEPA technical input. The incumbent must have documented experience in the following: conducting architectural surveys and evaluations; conducting historical and archival research; analyzing historical data; and synthesizing data into written documents (e.g., building and structure inventories and evaluations; HABS; HAER; and Historic American Landscapes Survey [HALS ] documentation; NRHP and state register forms; historic contexts). A thorough understanding of Sections 106 and 110 of the NHPA is a necessity.

Working Conditions

Telework may be performed from within the TVA Work Area. Work may be performed about 70% virtually and 30% field work. Employees are responsible for meeting the established reporting requirements of their business unit or position, which may vary based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found atwww.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

+ Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.

+ Email documents to[email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

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