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Salary:$4,800.00-$5,400.00, Environmental Protection Specialist III$5,400.00-$5,800.00, Environment Protection Specialist IV$5,200.00-$5,900.00, Architect I$6,000.00-$7,000.00, Architect II JOB OBJECTIVE: Preserve and protect county courthouses across Texas as part of the Division of Architectures renowned Courthouse Preservation Program. As part of a six-member team, provide technical assistance and project reviews in a range of settings to varied audiences by way of written and verbal communication. Partner with counties and consultants to advise on best preservation practices, construction processes, and maintenance planning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Serve as a project reviewer for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP). Administer grant-funded architectural construction and planning projects for compliance with the program statute, rules, and grant manual. Perform architectural review work in an office and field setting. Review proposals for changes to historic courthouses for compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties under the state laws protecting courthouses, the Antiquities Code of Texas, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) designation, and preservation easements. Review and provide comments on preservation master plans, historic structures reports, paint and finish analyses, structural assessments, project completion reports, and grant applications. Use these documents to inform courthouse preservation project review with a primary focus on Restoration Treatment under the Secretary of the Interiors Standards. Review and provide comments on attachments to grant contracts and preservation easements, construction budgets, change orders, grant fund reimbursement requests, project submittals, mockups, and progress meeting minutes. Perform research using historic photographs and documents, including onsite investigations, as part of the courthouse preservation planning process. Research historic construction and finish materials. Meet with property owners, architects/consultants, government officials, and contractors on site as necessary to assess building conditions and understand the programmatic requirements, applicable building codes, and other factors that may impact the buildings preservation. Participate in monthly on-site progress meetings for grant-funded construction projects. Monitor and provide condition assessments of courthouses protected by preservation easements. Coordinate with other Texas Historical Commission (THC) staff, divisions, and programs to preserve historic courthouses. Prepare reports and recommendations for courthouse preservation, repair, and maintenance. Develop and conduct training sessions to educate county facilities managers and county officials on best practices for courthouse preservation and facility management. Offer technical assistance and guidance on cyclical courthouse maintenance and repair. Work with the program specialist to process grant paperwork for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) and maintain site visit reports, work logs, digital project files, and program databases. Present programmatic information to agency staff, architects/consultants, property owners, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the general public. Work collaboratively with THCs History Programs Division, Archeology Division, and the Community Heritage Development Division. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance. Follow al THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met): Graduation with a professional architecture degree (Bachelor or Master of Architecture) from an NAAB-accredited college or university (or a comparable, internationally accredited professional architecture degree) with coursework in historic preservation; Minimum two years full-time professional experience in historic preservation, including review or creation of detailed investigations of historic structures, historic architectural research, and production or review of construction drawings and specifications for preservation projects; Experience with architectural procedures, including in-depth application of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; Demonstrated public speaking and writing skills; Possession of a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and Availability to travel up to the required 20% of the work period. PREFER: Five or more years of full-time professional experience in historic preservation, including in-depth administration of historic restoration planning and construction projects; Graduate degree in architecture, historic preservation, American architectural history, preservation planning, or a closely related field; Experience administering commercial-scale construction projects; Experience applying best practices in historic facility maintenance; Experience applying local, state, and federal laws related to the protection of historic structures; Experience working in partnership with elected and appointed officials; Experience in regulatory review related to easement monitoring and management; Experience in records management for large programs or organizations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of architectural principles, techniques, and procedures; Knowledge of historic and modern building materials and construction methods; Knowledge of state and federal laws related to historic preservation; Knowledge of building codes, accessible design, and sustainability; Skill in interpreting architectural construction drawings and specifications; Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail; Ability to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner through written and verbal communication; Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions; Ability to adapt successfully to change while continuing to deliver quality results in a timely manner; Ability to plan, organize, and work independently within the framework of a diverse team environment with cooperative decision-making; Ability to communicate with others using sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy; Ability to work in partnership with government officials; Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. 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