Common use of Hiring Standards Clause in Contracts

Hiring Standards. A. FTA will ensure all activities carried out pursuant to this MOA are performed by or under the direct supervision of historic preservation professional(s) who meet the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (48 FR §§ 44738-44739) in the appropriate field(s) for the activity regarding SOI-Qualified Professionals. 1. Metra will employ or contract with SOI-Qualified Professional(s) (hereafter, referred to as the “Preservation Lead”) to advise Metra in implementing this MOA and to assist FTA as required. B. FTA and Metra will ensure that in the instance of other allied professions not covered by the SOI Professional Qualification Standards, they will meet other nationally recognized standards or licensure/certification requirements for the profession, as applicable. Whenever possible, individuals in allied professions should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with historic properties.