CLASS CODE: 2721
PAY GRADE: 018

CLASS TITLE:HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNER

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work preparing and updating a statewide comprehensive historic preservation plan for the state.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Prepares and updates the Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan.
  • Assists in preparing the Annual Work Program and required periodic reports outlining federal grant requests of a given fiscal year.
  • Confers with the Department of the Interior, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other federal agencies to secure and fully utilize federal aid in pursuing the state's preservation program.
  • Compiles and submits required forms and legal documents for individual projects.
  • Accumulates data on specific preservation projects, prepares project guidelines, and formulates contractual agreements of survey, acquisition, and development.
  • Coordinates historic and architectural development of selected sites.
  • Inspects historic sites throughout the state to ensure that development, maintenance, and utilization guidelines are being adhered to in accordance with the legal agreements required by federal law.
  • Prepares required project reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of the design and research procedures of historic sites and buildings.
  • Knowledge of report writing techniques.
  • Knowledge of historic preservation and restoration techniques.
  • Knowledge of survey research methods.
  • Ability to present information in an organized fashion.
  • Ability to conduct surveys and research on historical sites to determine their importance and validity.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in history, architectural history, architecture, anthropology, archaeology or urban planning and one year of experience in historic preservation, or in any of the above fields; or
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university in history, architectural history, architecture, anthropology, archaeology, historic preservation, or urban planning.

EFFECTIVE:

8/19/1985

HISTORY: