TDEC PROGRAM MANAGER - 74276

Executive Service

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https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00005837_program_mgr_thc_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessees rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage. The mission of the Tennessee Historical Commission is to encourage the inclusive diverse study of Tennessees history for the benefit of future generations; to protect, preserve, interpret, operate, maintain, and administer historic sites; to mark important locations, persons, and events in Tennessee history; to assist in worthy publication projects; to review, comment on and identify projects that will potentially impact state-owned and non-state-owned historic properties; to locate, identify, record and nominate to the National Register of Historic Places all properties which meet National Register criteria, and to implement other programs of the national Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended.

How you make a difference in this role:

The position requires excellent communication, organization, and writing skills, as well as knowledge of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and documentation of Capital Projects, including planning, scope definition, and program needs.
• Serve as an agency liaison with non-profit organizations and other external partners to effectively communicate expectations and requirements of managing and maintaining state-owned properties.
• Manage aspects of project development, including troubleshooting needs, scope writing, technical specification development, contract administration, and project documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with Secretary of Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties across all State Historic Sites managed by the Tennessee Historical Commission.
• Oversee components of the preventative maintenance program for state historic sites and conduct facility assessments and accessibility compliance.
• Administer state historic site program contracts and compliance regulations.
• Assist with budget management, fiscal tracking, and accurate budget forecasting. Collaborate on projects involving the Tennessee Wars Commission.

Minimum Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have a bachelors degree in history or other related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional experience in historic preservation or related work. Considerable travel and overtime may be required

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.