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Historical Landscape ConsultantID:NPSIMR-007-004Location:Santa FeProgram:NPSWage/Hr:$75.00Hours/Week:5Minimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in landscape architecture, preservation of historically significant landscapes and other properties, and project management. OR MA/MS Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Historic PreservationSignificant experience providing guidance on complex historic preservation issues that is professionally competent and in accordance with relevant laws, policies and standards; experience developing and executing multi-disciplinary projects focused on the study, documentation, assessment, treatment and monitoring of western cultural landscapes; knowledge of technical and science-based approaches to the documentation and treatment of historic properties; knowledge of traditional building techniques and materials.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePointcommon work tools for video conferencing,Duties:To provide technical assistance to the Intermountain Region?s Historic Preservation Services Program and regional parks in the discipline of landscape architecture.The enrollee is a project team member providing technical assistance in the identification, evaluation, assessment, treatment and monitoring of cultural landscapes in national park units throughout the Intermountain west. Projects could include but are not limited to: evaluation of cultural landscapes, the development of comprehensive landscape histories, evaluation of conditions, and development of treatment recommendations and alternatives.40%The enrollee will assist in organizing and conducting treatment planning workshops and facilitating meetings, both in-person and virtually, for audiences with a wide range of subject knowledge and experience. Outcomes of these meetings will include treatment alternatives that meet park management goals, are professionally sound and meet and preservation standards.20%This position will be responsible for preparing written and graphic materials focused on cultural landscapes that may include writing, mapping, and graphics. Materials produced may include complete baseline documents such as cultural landscape inventories (CLIs), Cultural Landscape Reports (CLRs), and Landscape Management/Treatment Plans. The enrollee will communicate frequently with regional and park representatives.40%Other:Overnight travel: May require infrequent overnight travel depending on residence of enrolleeHealth and Safety Considerations: Guidance and training will be provided on-site to ensure that enrollee is fully aware of health and safety considerations (every site is different and will involve different safety precautions and equipment). PPE will be provided, where necessary.Required Safety Gear: PPE may include, but is not limited to hard hats, face masks, gloves, safety glasses, and other gear necessary to ensure that the enrollee is prepared to work in varied environments.Physical requirements: Ability to work in varied and extreme environments, hike or walk in rugged terrain, and work in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

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