CIER-2026-1T - Program Specialist 2 (Hourly) (REPOST)

Scope of Eligibility

The New Jersey Historic Preservation Office (NJHPO) is seeking an Architectural Survey Coordinator for a time-limited architectural reconnaissance project in flood-prone communities in New Jersey.

• Under the limited supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities;
• Performs professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment;
• Counsels and trains professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities;
• Conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies;
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports and recommendations to senior officials;
• Does other related work.

Responsibilities

• Planner and coordinator of survey fieldwork;
• Data collection and processing;
• Review of survey results by participating agencies;
• Prepare regular status reports.

Requirements

• Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience;
• Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services;
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience;
• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws, regulations, and policies;
• Knowledge of New Jersey architectural history;
• Knowledge of architectural survey methodology;
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems and/or GPS data collection;
• Familiarity with database management and use of online data systems;
• Ability to use digital cameras and photograph architectural resources;
• Ability to conduct architectural field survey.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws, regulations, and policies;
• Knowledge of New Jersey architectural history;
• Knowledge of architectural survey methodology;
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems and/or GPS data collection;
• Familiarity with database management and use of online data systems;
• Ability to use digital cameras and photograph architectural resources;
• Ability to conduct architectural field survey.

Benefits

• TES / Hourly employee benefits include: Earned Sick Time.

Pay

• $35 Per Hour

Schedule

• 35 hours per week