Preservation Planner
Preservation Planner
City of Newport, RI seeks expert on historical preservation, architecture & neighborhood planning; technical advisor to HDC. Master’s degree in preservation or related field. 3-5 years related work experience required.
More information online on our city website.
Application to HR Director, City Hall by 11/12/2021. Equal Opportunity Employer /AA
Brief Job Description:
(essential functions of the
job)
• The Historic Preservation Planner is responsible for providing professional
expertise on historic preservation, architecture and neighborhood planning
issues to a wide variety of constituents, including city administration, appointed
commissions and residents/property owners.
• Staff/Technical assistance to Historic District Commission, including review of
HDC applications, preparation of staff reports and electronic distribution of HDC
packets.
• Schedules and attends regular HDC meetings and ensures that all legal posting
requirements are met.
• Assistance to HDC applicants through project design and completion process.
• Ongoing review of projects, including checking compliance with approvals,
coordinating violation citations with the Zoning Officer.
• Ongoing review/approval of building permits within historic district boundaries.
• Participate in several standing committees to represent historic preservation
interests.
• Reviews and recommends updates to policies and City Ordinances as
necessary.
• Collaborates with SHPO, HDC Commission and other local Preservation
stakeholders as necessary.
Minimum Entrance
Qualifications: • Master’s degree in architecture, historic preservation, community planning or a
related field of study with a minimum of three to five- (3-5) years related
experience working with local historic district commissions, historic preservation,
community and municipal government; or any equivalent combination of
education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills
and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of architectural history, preservation
planning and procedures involved at a local, state and national level; thorough
knowledge of the methods and procedures required in order to carry out the
relevant program of historic preservation planning such as National Register of
Historic Places, environmental review, grants, technical preservation services,
survey and archeology; knowledge of City planning and zoning principles;
knowledge in cultural resource planning/management and historic site survey.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively
make oral presentations; proficient in the use of office automation applications
and digital platforms to disseminate information.
• Must be able to attend evening meetings.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.