Historic PreservationistEmployees in this class work under the general supervision of the Executive Director and the specific supervision of the Community Development Program Director. The Historic Preservationist will provide professional services and technical assistance to the local governments in the South Central Tennessee Development District region, assisting in the identification and preservation of historic sites and properties. Equipment/Work Environment:The employee will operate a computer, calculator, and copy machines, and other modern office equipment. The employee typically works indoors in an office environment and may sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may be required to lift objects such as journals and reports up to 25 pounds. The employee may be exposed to noise and foul odors.
Examples of Work Performed:
• Provide information relative to historic preservation programs and practices to local governments, interest groups, and individuals within the South Central Tennessee region.• Conduct an inventory of historic assets (ex: phosphate sites, transportation routes, wooden farming structures, historic events, etc.) as deemed a priority by the Tennessee Historic Commission and local governments.• Assist local governments with tourism, cultural preservation, and planning efforts by providing an inventory of historic assets relative to their county or region that will assist in the enhancement of the local economy;.• Assist with the nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places by preparing National Register nomination applications.• Provide protection for significant cultural resources through the involvement in project review procedures established under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593.• Oversee the implementation of Downtown Revitalization grants and loans. • Assist in the preparation of Community Development grants as well as grant administration of those grants if they are funded.
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the national Register of Historic places and nomination procedure.• Ability to perform environmental reviews and assessments.• Ability to present consultations of Section 106.• Knowledge of the Certified Local Government programs and advise Historic Zoning Commissions.• Ability to coordinate survey efforts of undocumented historic sites.• Ability to work with preservation partners statewide.• Give technical assistance to communities and individuals.
Qualifications:
A graduate degree in history, historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, or closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these plus one of the following: (a) at least two 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; (b) or substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in one of these fields. Must show proof of $100,000/300,000 liability insurance and valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Equal Employment OpportunitySCTDD (South Central Tennessee Development District) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
DisclaimerThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.