Job Description

Recruitment Information

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This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.

Geographic Notation: This position's current geographic location is on Maui. Applicants from all islands are encouraged to apply. The position's geographic location will be determined based on the selected candidate's proximity to the closest available Division office.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Alexis Seto at (808) 692-8036 Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Duties Summary

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This position is responsible for administering and directing the daily operations of the State Historic Preservation Division, History and Culture Branch; the planning and budgeting of branch activities; overseeing branch staff to ensure standards are consistently applied and that established timeframes for review of work are met; assisting in developing and implementing preservation initiatives that promote housing security, economic development, as well as public infrastructure and services; and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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Citizenship Requirement

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Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Recommended Qualifications:

Knowledge of

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Must be familiar with all applicable federal and state preservation laws, regulations and standards. In particular, incumbent must demonstrate an understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act and Chapter 6E, HRS. Must also be familiar with burial laws and protocols and may be familiar with family protocols. Must also be familiar with Microsoft, GIS, and ArcView.

Skills/Abilities to

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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, professional or lay groups, public officials, and the general public, supervise and direct the statewide architectural preservation program; express ideas in a clear and concise manner and prepare clear and comprehensive reports. Proven ability to work with the Hawaiian community and other ethnic communities.

Recommended Education

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A bachelor's degree in history, Hawaiian studies, ethnic studies, or a related field. A master's degree in history, Hawaiian studies, ethnic studies or a related field is preferred.

Recommended Experience

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Six (6) years of experience conducting historic preservation reviews and a demonstrate record in historic preservation work (programs/Traditional Cultural Place nominations, HRS 6E reviews, NHPA Section 106 consultations, evidence of working with ethnic communities--particularly the Hawaiian community, burial sites, archaeology or architectural preservation).

Additionally, two (2) of the six (6) years of experience should include work of a supervisory nature, such as directing and managing the operations of a work team, project planning and workflow distribution, budgeting and project evaluation.

License Requirement

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Applicants must possess a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii. Must meet National Park Service Professional Qualification Standards for History as defined at 36 CFR 61.

Special Requirement

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Must be able to read and write English proficiently. Preference given to those who can read, write, and speak Hawaiian.

Quality of Experience

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Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.

Physical and Medical Requirements

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Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

Other Information

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This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a completed Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278) to:

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Human Resources Office
Attention: Jodi Kurashige
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231
Honolulu, HI 96813

Applications may also be submitted through email to:

dlnr.jobs@hawaii.gov

. Applicants must submit, at the time of application, evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., transcript or diploma) in order to be given credit for education and/or copy of appropriate license(s), as applicable.

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for the Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278). Recruitment number is EX12795.

Direct all

inquiries

regarding this position to:

Alexis Seto, HP Administrative Specialist
Email: alexis.seto@hawaii.gov
Phone: (808) 692-8036
Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST)

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.