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Historic Preservation Specialist/EngineerID:NPSIMR-007-003Location:Santa FeProgram:NPSWage/Hr:$75.00Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in preservation engineering OR MA/MS Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related technical disciplineIn coordination with HPS and park technical staff, a thorough knowledge of historic building design and construction, as well as material degradation and structural destabilization and failure is required to provide guidance related to complex historic preservation issues and treatments that is in accordance with relevant laws, policies and standards. Work typical to this position includes, but is not limited to, the completion of structural assessments and analyses for historic properties, development of treatment recommendations that address structural deficiencies, analysis of existing designs and recommendations to determine accuracy of information and feasibility of implementation, assistance with sequencing and scoping of projects (including cost estimates), and implementation of preservation actions aimed at improving resource conditions.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe AcrobatAdobe CS (preferred, not required), AutoCAD (preferred, not required)Duties:Projects will be conducted on an ?as-needed? basis in response to technical assistance requests from individual parks and needs identified by program leadership.Provide engineering expertise relevant to traditional building construction means, methods, and materials during inspections of historic structures in parks to assess their physical condition and determine likely causes of deterioration.30%Develop recommendations, and where applicable, perform treatments that will address deficiencies and help to assure the long-term preservation of historic resources that are professionally sound, compatible, culturally sensitive, and meet the Secretary of the Interior?s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.30%Assist in the development of project SOW and cost estimates related to the execution of historic preservation activities on critical resources throughout the Intermountain Region.30%Other tasks, as assigned.10%Other:Overnight travel: Periodic 2-3 night site visitsAir travel anticipated: Rarely. 2-3 trips per performance periodHealth and Safety Considerations: Guidance and training will be provided on-site to ensure that enrollee is fully aware of health and safety considerations (every site is different and will involve different safety precautions and equipment). PPE will be provided, where necessary.Required Safety Gear: PPE may include, but is not limited to hard hats, face masks, gloves, safety glasses, and other gear necessary to ensure that the enrollee is prepared to work in varied environments.Physical requirements: Ability to work in varied and extreme environments, hike or walk in rugged terrain, and work in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

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