Historic Preservation Specialist

Title: Historic Preservation Specialist 
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Job Number: N-2026-61425

Job Code: 26540

Position Number: 50702878

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Environmental Review Division by helping agencies identify, manage, and preserve archaeological resources during project planning. It also advances the improvement of collection management and review processes. As a Historic Preservation Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Resource Identification: Assist agencies in recognizing and considering archaeological resources during planning
• Process Streamlining: Support efforts to improve consultation and review procedures with federal, state, and local partners
• Data Management: Develop and maintain digital archaeological collections records to enhance accessibility and integration with PA SHARE
• Digitization Guidance: Implement guidance that improves digitization and availability of archaeological collection records for agencies, applicants, and consultants
• Curation Support: Aid in long term curation, guideline updates, and collaboration with Commonwealth partners on cultural resource management plans
• Training and Outreach: Provide direction to volunteers and interns, and participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position will work remotely three days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for History, Archeology, Architectural History, Architecture, or Historic Architecture.

Additional details regarding the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualification Standards can be found here.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least 2 years of experience in advising and assisting state and federal agencies, organizations, and/or individuals with the consideration of historic properties and archaeological sites in project planning.
• You must have at least 2 years of experience interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance regarding the evaluation of historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience working on collaborative team projects and completing independent tasks to implement team goals.