The Interdisciplinary Technical Reviewer will serve within the Cultural Resources Partnerships, and Science Directorate located in Washington, D.C. Their primary purpose is to administer various national preservation programs that serve to assist states, tribes, communities, and organizations to preserve, rehabilitate, and protect historic structures, facilities, and lands.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Conducts review and compliance activities as required for federal grant programs to include Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and tribal consultation.
Uses experience and professional judgement to make recommendations for grant funded projects based upon conformance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation (SOI Standards), program guidance, regulations, and statute.
Analyzes the significance of complex and diverse cultural resources, including buildings and sites of many architectural styles and periods, and determines their historic significance and character defining features and the effect that grant work will have on those features. Assures that the proposed activities meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation (SOI Standards).
Provides guidance to state, tribes, local governments, property owners, architects, and other design professionals, consultants, and the public regarding project conformance with SOI Standards. Participates in the development, interpretation, and application of preservation standards and other guidance by conducting research and analysis, including providing comments on drafts of materials prepared by others in the NPS, as well as by other federal agencies.
Develops and provides technical assistance, outreach, and training as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: ??????1.
Applying the principals and regulations of the National Historic Preservation Act (54 USC 3001 et sq.) to the management of Federal Preservation Partnership programs and Historic Preservation Fund grant awards to State, Tribal, and local government, and nonprofit levels; 2.
Leading preservation grant program(s) to include announcement, application, award, monitoring and close out, ensuring the work meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation and Federal financial principals and requirements; and 3.
Presenting, leading and participating in a variety of groups, both public and work, with effective oral and written communication and have independent follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision. You must include hours per week worked.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. EDUCATION This position does not allow substituting education for experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience.
Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $145468/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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