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Historic Preservation Specialists perform professional cultural resource management activities in the form of statewide historic preservation efforts to ensure compliance with State and/or federal programs, laws, rules and regulations. This includes cooperating with other agencies and the public in conducting a comprehensive statewide survey of cultural resources and maintaining a paper, electronic, and/or GIS inventory of such properties; identifying and nominating eligible resources to the National and State Registers of Historic Places or recognizing resources by erecting State Historic Markers; preparing and implementing a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan; assisting in the administration of the federal historic preservation assistance program within the State; advising and assisting as appropriate, federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities; cooperating with federal agencies, local governments and the public to ensure that cultural resources are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development; providing public information, education, training and technical assistance relating to Federal and State Historic Preservation Programs; cooperating with local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs, and assisting local governments in becoming Certified Local Governments (CLGs); providing technical advice to the State of Nevada's Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP); managing the statutorily-mandated Nevada Site Stewardship Program; administration of the Comstock Historic District for the State as per the requirements of NRS 384; management of the Comstock History Center in Virginia City; administration of Nevada's Native American burial protection legislation.

Incumbents possess a degree and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Join us at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, as a Historic Preservation Specialist where you'll play a vital role in cultural resource management. This exciting position, based in either Carson City or Las Vegas, offers a unique opportunity to delve into professional cultural resource management activities under general supervision. As a member of our team, you'll be tasked with ensuring compliance with state and federal programs, laws, and regulations that safeguard our invaluable cultural resources.

Your primary responsibilities will include preparing essential documents for various federal agencies, ensuring adherence to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and other pertinent regulations. You'll navigate the intricacies of NRS 383 and implementing regulations such as 36 CFR 800, 36 CFR 60-64, the Antiquities Act, and the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation with precision and expertise. In this role, you'll maintain essential permits and professional qualifications, including a Nevada Antiquities Permit, a BLM Cultural Resource Use permit, and adherence to professional qualification standards defined by the Secretary of the Interior. Your dedication to excellence will be essential as you travel throughout the state to conduct site visits, sometimes to remote locations for multiple days. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: