| Location | Freehold, NJ |
DescriptionFull-Time HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST I for the Monmouth County Park System Lincroft NJ. Under the direction of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST III conducts historic research and historic building inspections develops interpretive plans for historic sites and undertakes a wide variety of preservation tasks throughout the Park System.WORK LOCATIONSFunctions are performed primarily at Thompson Park andor various Park areas within Monmouth County.Main Office Thompson Park - 805 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft NJ 07738EXAMPLES OF DUTIESConducts field studies of historic resources including structures cultural resources and cemeteries.Updates and maintains the Monmouth County Historic Sites Inventory.Provides recommendations for and implementation of the preservation interpretation and management of historic resources.Prepares plans and interpretive signage educational material and planning reports.Interprets historic and cultural resources for public newsletters programs and exhibits.Assists in preparation of Applications for Project Authorization for the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office.Manages contracts for historic building maintenance repair and restoration.Assists in the cataloging and care of archaeological collections.Performs deed and archival researchAssists in the development in Park Master Plans and Principles and Policies as they relate to cultural and historic resources.Typical QualificationsEDUCATIONGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in American Studies Anthropology Archaeology Architecture Architectural History History or Historic Preservation.LICENSEAppointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of principles objectives standards and techniques of historic preservation.Knowledge of methodstechniques used to evaluate proposed alterations to historic properties.Knowledge of principles technical methods procedures and purpose of architectural andor archaeological survey.Knowledge of the National Register Program and the four criterions of eligibility.Ability to learn about New Jersey history architecture archaeology or culture cultural resources.Ability to learn to read and understand architecturalengineering plans and specifications.Ability to learn about responsibilities programs standards policies and procedures relevant to cultural resource management and historic preservation.Supplemental InformationFor a full job description please visit httpsinfo.csc.nj.govjobspec15679.htmPlease be advised all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions for work remotely.Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical prescription dental vision flexible spending accounts and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.Eligible employees are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance and enjoy a bank of vacation personal and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.Additional retirementdeferred compensation plans - 457 b short-term disabiity whole life insurance cancer critical illness and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go tohttpsstudentaid.govmanage-loansforgiveness-cancellationpublic-service for more information.Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.EmployerCounty of MonmouthAddress Human Resources Department Hall of Records One East Main Street Freehold New Jersey 07728 Phone732-431-7300 Website httpvisitmonmouth.com