Are you searching for an exciting new professional opportunity to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania?
Achieve your goals in this Environmental Streamlining Coordinator role with the PA State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO). In this position, you will proactively assist agencies and applicants with fulfilling their legal obligation to consider historic resources during the planning and execution of projects, section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Pennsylvania History Code. Do not miss this unique and critical chance to help PA SHPO deliver an effective and efficient Environmental Review program!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Apply today through 4/10/2026 to become an essential part of our team where you will play a vital role in our mission to discover, protect, and share Pennsylvania’s past, inspiring others to value and use our history in meaningful ways.
Description of Work
As an Environmental Review, Streamlining Coordinator, your responsibilities will include assisting federal and state agencies in the identification of archaeological resources in advance of anticipated projects. You will also manage digital archaeological collection data, craft policies and procedures to streamline curation processes and artifact disposition for state and federal projects, and collaborate with other Commonwealth agencies to assist in the creation of cultural resource management plans and programs that include archaeology collections from Commonwealth lands. These duties involve managing projects effectively to meet mandated deadlines, researching inquiries, conducting site visits, and organizing and participating in meetings and training. Apply now and help protect and preserve the historical and cultural foundation of Pennsylvania with our team!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the job posting and the position description.
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
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 a minimum of two years of experience in digital records management and data management systems.
- You must have a minimum of two 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 a minimum of two years of experience in interpreting and applying National Park Service guidance with regards to the evaluation of historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
- You must have a minimum of two years of experience in public speaking and educating the public about the National Historic Preservation Act.
- You must have two or more years of experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform business decisions and streamlining processing in collaboration with program partners and leadership.
- You must have two or more years of experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
- 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.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, with the exception of site visits/field work, leadership meetings and one day per month in the office in Harrisburg. Specific days will be determined according to bureau needs. 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.
How to Apply
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
For complete position description, salary, and benefits information, check the job posting and the position description.
The commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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