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At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are built around safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary The Deputy Director of Historic Resources will be responsible for managing the historic review, permitting and compliance elements associated with the MBTA’s capital program. The selected candidate will be responsible for acquiring and supervising the acquisition of state and federal historic resource approvals necessary for capital construction and infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will also monitor on-going construction projects for compliance with any memorandum of agreement conditions and all applicable state and federal historic regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities - Reviews assigned projects to evaluate effects on cultural and historic resources. Carries out the appropriate review, coordination, and clearance procedures for each project to ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and applicable state historic preservation laws. This task may include review of project plans, conducting background research and site visits, preparation of assessment documentation and National Register eligibility evaluations, and determinations of effect on National Register properties.
- Coordinates cultural resources review processes with MBTA staff, project consultants, federal and state agencies, federally recognized tribes, local historical commissions, community organizations, and the public. Coordinates cultural resources review documentation with MBTA project teams to assist them in securing permits and meeting obligations under related environmental laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates good working knowledge of the evaluation criteria for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and of Federal and State historic preservation laws and regulations.
- Reviews and evaluates consultants’ scopes of work, permit applications, and budget proposals for technical adequacy and for cost effectiveness. Reviews memorandums and reports to ensure that professional standards are met.
- Demonstrates good working knowledge of the evaluation criteria for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and of Federal and State historic preservation laws and regulations.
- Identifies context-sensitive solutions for cultural resources issues.
- Perform field review and field inspections of ongoing construction projects to ensure compliance with project specific historic preservation conditions and regulations.
- Establish and implement training programs for Authority staff relating to historic compliance issues.
- Manage historic resource review and permitting close out (at completion of projects) to document that all project mitigation and/or requirements have been met.
- Hire and manage staff who will work on historic resource permitting, review, design, and construction projects.
- Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
Supervision - Future direct supervision of one (1) manager and one (1) analyst.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications - Applicants must meet the U. S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) and must hold a master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation Studies, Architectural History, or related fields.
- Five (5) years employment experience in the fields of archaeology, architectural history, historic preservation, cultural resources management, or related professions.
- Two (2) years of supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience in NEPA approvals as well as Section 106 of the NHPA.
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend and administer environmental laws and regulations relative historic preservation.
- Experience working with large-scale infrastructure design plans and specifications.
- Strong computer skill including the following: Adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Office programs, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
- Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS) and other relevant mapping systems.
- Ability to work seamlessly with other departments within the MBTA as well as external groups such as state and federal agencies, municipal governments as well as outside consultants and contractors.
- Strong analytical writing skills are essential; oral presentation skills are a significant plus.
Substitutions Include - A master’s degree in civil engineering, natural resource/environmental planning, and/or policy, geology, environmental science or environmental studies or other related area may be substituted for two (2) years of general experience.
- A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Experience And Skills - Nine (9) years of demonstrated experience in the field of historic preservation with a focus on the regulations and requirements as normally associated with a large or active transportation or infrastructure projects.
- Three (3) years of supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership experience.
Job Conditions: - Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
- Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
- Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
- Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
- Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
- Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
- Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
- Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
- Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
- Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting their positions and throughout the duration of their program.
Disclaimers and Definitions: - General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
- Application Completion: It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. Recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
- Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
- Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
- Work Eligibility: Although the M]]>
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