Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Columbia, SC . Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/04/2024 to 11/18/2024. This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Salary $19.50 - $19.50 per hour Pay scale & grade IH 00 Location Few vacancies in the following location: Columbia, SC Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Intermittent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Supervisory status No Drug test No Announcement number FEMA-25-CMH-824947-LH Control number 817495500 Duties What will I do in this position if hired? In this Local Hire (Historic Preservation Specialist) position, you will provide subject matter expertise in historic preservation review, reports, compliance and assist other program specialists in the historic preservation review process. Typical assignments include: Collecting data on historic preservation considerations related to potential disaster impact. Identifying historic resource considerations in a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA). Making determinations for National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliance. Completing historic preservation review for the potential presence of, and impact to, historic properties. Providing technical assistance on historic preservation considerations to the incident management organization and external stakeholders. Requirements Conditions of Employment To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. Key Requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59. All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required. Qualifications To qualify for this Local Hire (Historic Preservation Specialist) position, you must possess experience or a degree in one of the following areas: Historic Preservation, Historic Architecture, Architectural Historian, Historian, Archeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Preservation Studies, Architectural Rehabilitation, Architectural Conservation. Education substitution: This position permits applicants to qualify based on education (or a combination of education and experience). If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) with your online application. Additional information Local hire positions are temporary, intermittent (as-needed) positions. Generally, local hires will work a full-time schedule. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete a background investigation. Travel may be required, based upon agency needs. Travel expectations can vary and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr