At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Historical Architect.

Job Description:

This position provides professional architectural duties to carry out the architectural design and plan and specification review aspects of the State Historic Preservation Office Programs, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Local Historic Districts Act (1970 PA 169), and local restoration and rehabilitation projects statewide. This position assists the Historic Preservation Easement Program and the Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Programs.

With knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture coupled with knowledge of preservation techniques, the Historical Architect will review and approve plans and specifications for restoration and rehabilitation projects, evaluate and inspect these projects, prepare related technical reports, provide assistance and recommendations to those involved with these projects and aid in the preparation and development of graphic projects and presentations.

Minimum Education Required:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in architecture.

Master's degree in Architecture is preferred. Meets or exceeds the federal professional qualifications for Historical Architect as outlined in 36 CFR Part 61 preferred. Educational emphasis and/or certification in Historic Preservation is desired.

Licensing as a professional architect is not required for this position.

Minimum Experience Required:

Architect 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Architect 10
One year of professional experience providing architect services equivalent to an Architect 9.

Architect P11
Two years of professional experience providing architect services equivalent to an Architect, including one year equivalent to an Architect 10.

Architect 12
Three years of professional experience providing architect services equivalent to an Architect, including one year equivalent to an Architect P11.

Salary: $24.99 - $44.53 Hourly

How to Apply:

If you believe your qualifications meet the listed requirements and are interested in joining our team, please click on the following link and follow the NEOGOV instructions to apply by June 16, 2024: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/4310954/historical-architect-9-12-state-historic-preservation-office