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Historic Preservation Specialist

Position Description

Are you passionate about preserving history and shaping the future? The City of Fresno is seeking a dedicated Historic Preservation Specialist to lead efforts in safeguarding the city’s rich cultural heritage. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage the historic preservation program, evaluate significant archaeological and historic properties, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to protect Fresno’s legacy. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and contribute to building a better Fresno, we want to hear from you!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

– Lead and manage the City’s historic preservation program and ordinance.

– Identify, evaluate, document, and register significant archaeological and historic properties.

– Review properties for eligibility to local, State, and National Registers of Historic Places.

– Draft nomination forms and oversee architectural survey contracts.

– Manage historic preservation grant applications and recommend funding projects.

– Collaborate with community groups, agencies, and committees on preservation efforts.

– Educate the public and property owners on the benefits of historic preservation.

– Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical documents related to preservation activities.

– Prepare for and staff monthly meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission, with supervisory support

– Manage the work of consultants supporting historic preservation programs

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.

Full job specification may be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Historic-Preservation-Specialist_9_17.pdf (Download PDF reader)

View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

The current vacancy exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Requirements  

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to    qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

OPTION 1:

Possession of a graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history.

OPTION 2: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a closely related field

AND

Two (2) years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution.

OPTION 3:

Possession of a graduate degree in history or closely related field.

OPTION 4:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree bachelor’s degree in history or closely related field

AND

Two (2) years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution OR substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR EDUCATION VERIFICATION (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY the relevant duties with which you have experience on your application. Resumes will not be accepted in substitute of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire may be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.

Incumbents in this classification must meet the minimum professional qualifications pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.  Recruitment may close at any time.

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Company/Organization Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and dynamic team.  A job with the City of Fresno offers exciting challenges and a variety of unique career opportunities all focused on providing reliable, high-quality municipal services to the public.

Want to see what it’s like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno’s success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Pay Range (Annual): $90,000-$100,000
Location: Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full Time

How to Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

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