Survey Administrator

Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivates you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Administers 2026-2029 National Parks Service (NPS) Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (ESHPF) grant funding survey activities for the Division.  Assists in the coordination of ESHPF survey projects, including scope of work and contract drafting and management and schedule administration. Serves as a primary point of contact for technical assistance and provides project management support. Serves as a subject matter expert regarding historic resources survey guidelines, techniques, and standards. Creates project requirements, reporting, and training. Reviews historic resources survey reports. Reviews and manipulates historic resources survey data (ArcGIS and GNAHRGIS) input and geospatial data. Coordinates integration of survey program and data into Division disaster preparedness and recovery and critical incident management activities. Supports Division programs by providing expertise in historic resource survey systems, including Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographic Information System database (GNAHRGIS) and ArcGIS. Administers and maximizes use of GIS tools, including ArcGIS Field Maps application, to support ESHPF survey activities. Coordinates and provides training, technical assistance, and guidance to surveyor consultants and the public. Coordinates with the National Park Service as necessary. Conducts site visits as necessary. Participates in special projects as necessary.

DURATION:

This position is funded through an Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund grant, as such it is subject to the funding provided under disaster relief efforts, specifically from NPS.  The position will be a three-year term position running from 2026 to 2029.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in architecture or historic preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

AND

one year of experience in a directly related field, including proficiency with ArcGIS (training sufficient to use ArcGIS independently)

-OR-

Two years of experience in an equivalent position, including proficiency with ArcGIS (training sufficient to use ArcGIS independently)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to applicants with a postgraduate degree in Historic Preservation or a closely- related discipline, such as architecture, architectural history, or landscape architecture, in combination with one or more of the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience conducting historic resources survey
• Demonstrated experience using GNAHRGIS (Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources GIS database)

• Advanced knowledge of Georgia history and historical development

   

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/telework) position.  This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required.  Aside from approved travel, remote work location must be performed within the State of Georgia.

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.