Historic Preservation Coordinator
About The Position
The Historic Preservation Coordinator works within the Kentucky Heritage Council’s Site Protection Program. The Kentucky Heritage Council is the State Historic Preservation Office and is responsible for identifying, protecting, and preserving prehistoric resources and historic buildings, sites, and other cultural and historic properties throughout Kentucky. The coordinator primarily ensures compliance with the Section 106 Review component of the agency’s responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act. The role reviews undertakings for potential effects on Kentucky’s built environment and provides expertise and support to state and federal agencies and other applicants. The coordinator supports development of Memorandum of Agreement and Programmatic Agreement documents and provides Section 106 Review training to professional and non-professional audiences. The successful applicant should be able to conduct reviews and draft clear, concise correspondence in a timely manner.
Requirements
- A master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, history, American studies, American civilization, folklore, cultural geography, early American culture, museum management, art history, or a related field.
- Two years of professional experience in historic preservation.
- A doctorate in one of the listed academic fields may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- Additional experience in historic preservation, cultural resource management, or a related field may substitute for the master's degree on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
- Knowledge of state and federal cultural resource laws and regulations.
- Ability to support development of Memoranda of Agreement and Programmatic Agreements.
- Ability to conduct reviews and draft correspondence in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
Nice To Haves
- A passion for preservation.
- Ability to promote understanding and interest in the preservation of Kentucky’s cultural resources.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal review of federally funded, permitted, or licensed undertakings to determine and resolve effects on historic resources listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
- Analyze program data related to historic properties and prepare official agency responses for the Director’s signature.
- Ensure compliance with Section 106 Review under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, and other state and federal cultural resource protection laws.
- Coordinate review outcomes with federal, state, and local officials.
- Maintain cultural, historic, and environmental review files and records.
- Support the creation of public outreach and education materials providing information and guidance about the treatment and protection of historic resources.
- Occasionally conduct statewide supplemental on-site inspections, as needed, to evaluate National Register eligibility and effects.
- Attend or facilitate follow-up meetings and coordinate findings.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
- Support Section 106 Review training for professional and non-professional audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
