Technical Preservation Services Manager

Position: Technical Preservation Services (TPS) Manager

Department: State Historic Preservation Office, Columbus, OH

Status: Full time, temporary

• →Familiarity with Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation for the Treatment of Historic Properties and ability to apply Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation in the review of historic tax credit projects.
• →Ability to review, understand, and interpret a variety of technical data, such as architectural and engineering drawings, primary and secondary research sources, and maps
• →Ability to exercise independent management of review responsibilities, prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines
• →Proven experience in taking a program and/or project from concept to completion
• →Able to use project management processes
• →Able to create evaluations and use evaluation data for program improvement
• →Ability to communicate with staff and the public, both orally and in writing, and on behalf of a program
• →Excellent presentation skills.
• →Ability to consider expenses and revenues in developing and managing program budgets
• →Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including Microsoft 365.
• →Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself, and being accountable to the organization for said tasks.

Required Competencies:

• →Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• →Able to initiate work and delegate to staff (either direct reports, volunteers, interns, or program/project staff).
• →Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• →Intuitive and proactive in all levels of stakeholder identification, relationship building and stewardship that support organizational goals and objectives.
• →Strategic thinker who is self-directed
• →Able to make practical and prudent business decisions and connections for profitability (may be earned revenue, grants, state funds, etc.)

Work Environment:

Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work. Work may be stressful at times. Work may involve public speaking, attendance at public meetings and site visits. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public.

To apply:

Please submit application materials through the Ohio History Connection application portal https://ohiohistory.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Resume, cover letter, and other supporting documents can be attached in the "Resume" section. Please direct inquiries and accommodation requests to Human Resources, applicant@ohiohistory.org or by calling 614-297-2500.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.