1. Manages the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) review process requiring federal agencies to determine the impact of federally funded and permitted projects on historic sites. Identifies measures to preserve properties and artifacts of historic significance; coordinates repair and conservation efforts. Brings cultural resource concerns and initiatives to the attention of leadership to determine desired course of action.
2. Develops and implements policies, standards, and procedures to protect and preserve historic and pre-historic tangible items. Evaluates new or modified historic preservation legislation or regulations for projected impact upon USPS programs, services, and resources. Revises existing policies to ensure conformance with new requirements. Tracks and reports cultural resource project and program compliance.
3. Reviews and evaluates proposed acquisition, design, construction, repair, alteration, disposal, and lease undertakings of historic properties to ensure preservation activities take place. Provides technical expertise to Facilities stakeholders to ensure adherence to Sections 106, 110, and 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Liaises with State Historic Preservation Offices and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) when construction projects or other initiatives impact historic properties. Resolves construction-related issues and responds to inquiries regarding historical site preservation.
4. Supports the planning, design, and implementation of various construction projects (e.g., construction management, real estate, electrical engineering, HVAC) from inception through to completion. Coordinates with contractors to develop the scope of design for construction and repair work needed. Identifies needs and prepares cost estimates for the scope of construction or repair work to be performed. Reviews proposals involving historic properties.
5. Manages record keeping processes and databases for the Historical Preservation Program. Documents pictures and locations of murals and artifacts within the Facilities building portfolio. Conducts surveys and inventories of murals and artifacts; updates and maintains the database when there are changes to the mural and artifact inventory (e.g., natural disasters, mural loan agreements).Coordinates with stakeholders to identify the status of artifacts and modifies the database to meet organizational and program needs.
6. Coordinates activities of the USPS artwork review committee; serves as advisor to committee activities. Identifies solutions when controversial, historical property is questioned. Provides input in the development and decision-making process relative to USPS projects and associated cultural resource matters. Partners with stakeholders to respond to requests for information and inquiries regarding USPS historic property.
7. Negotiates and executes Mural Loan Agreements (MLA) allowing external entities to take possession of historical murals for a specified amount of time.
8. Identifies USPS properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Serves as a certifying or commenting official when formally nominating properties for the list.