CDOT is hiring for a Compliance Historian/Historic Preservation Specialist!

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Salary: $74,604.00 - $82,056.00 Annually

About the Position
This position is part of the CDOT Region 1 Environmental Unit. This position ensures compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and the Colorado State Register Act for transportation related projects for Region 1. The position coordinates clearances with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), other federal agencies, and consulting parties following a range of specified standards and established practices. The position provides guidance to local agencies, CDOT personnel and consultants on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance process.  The position participates in various meetings and may manage environmental project clearances and/or applied research for environmental streamlining and mitigation for projects.

Work Environment

- Primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work hours, Monday – Friday

- Travel-Required to drive to meetings, training, and project site visits. Some overnight travel 

- Required to operate CDOT Vehicles

Minimum Qualifications 

- Experience Only:
Six (6) years of professional experience with a primary focus in cultural resource management, which includes historical resources investigation. Experience in Colorado history is preferred.

OR

- Education and Experience:
A combination of relevant education and/or experience equal to six (6) years

Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or a closely related field. A copy of your transcript showing degree conferral MUST be submitted to verify this requirement. 
Experience with a primary focus in cultural resource management, which includes historical resources, research and documentation. Experience in Colorado history is preferred.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4723097/compliance-historian-historic-preservation-specialist