Historic Landscape Architect

$72,553 - $94,317/Yr

National Park Service - Three Rivers, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Three Rivers, CA

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Historic Landscape Architect position at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks involves the identification, documentation, planning, and preservation of cultural landscapes and associated properties. This term position is designed for a duration of 13 months, with the possibility of extensions up to 4 years. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote cultural resource stewardship and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape architectural duties associated with review, design, treatment, and monitoring of historic and prehistoric cultural landscapes.
• Participate in National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation and compliance activities related to cultural landscapes and historic districts.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams at the park level to promote cultural resource and historic preservation stewardship goals and objectives, including review and preparation of NRHP nominations.
• Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise as it relates to cultural landscapes and districts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• A 4-year or higher degree in landscape architecture or landscape design, or a combination of education and experience.
• At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, including design review and adverse effect assessment for Section 106 compliance.
• Knowledge of the care, protection, and significance of historical orchards is desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in preparing Cultural Landscape Inventories and Reports that meet National Register standards.
• Experience in preparing Treatment Plans that meet Secretary of the Interior's Standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.