Data & Survey Manager — Historic Preservation & GIS Lead

Job Description Shape how Iowa’s history is captured, organized, and preserved—one dataset, survey, and historic property at a time. Join our State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) team as the Data and Survey Manager at the Iowa Economic Development Authority, located in Des Moines, IA. Your work will directly support the identification, preservation, and protection of Iowa’s historic and prehistoric resources. About Us The Iowa Economic Development Authority is dedicated to making Iowa the choice for people and businesses by building partnerships, leveraging resources, and strengthening economic and community vitality. IEDA administers several state and federal programs focused on business and community development to help individuals, communities, and businesses thrive. The Iowa State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) works to identify, preserve, and protect Iowa’s historic and prehistoric resources and administers historic preservation programs. The SHPO partners with IEDA for state historic tax credits and with the National Park Service for federal historic tax incentives. About This Opportunity The Data and Survey Manager supports Iowa’s historic preservation efforts by managing data systems, maintaining accurate property records, coordinating GIS data, and assisting with program reviews and compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Historic Property Data Management Support and maintain the Iowa Site Inventory and preservation databases. Ensure accurate, up-to-date records across systems (GIS, ESRI, Salesforce, and internal databases). Assign and track site inventory information for historic properties. Respond to open records requests related to preservation data. Provide outreach and education to local communities. GIS Management Develop and maintain geospatial data systems and standards with other SHPO staff. Create and upload GIS data from project reports. Identify opportunities to improve data quality and systems. Program Assistance Review survey reports and eligibility requests for historic properties. Provide technical assistance and guidance to program applicants and stakeholders. Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with state and federal preservation standards. Assist with National Register nomination and other historic preservation project reviews as time and expertise allow. Ideal Candidates Possess Interest or background in history, preservation, or architecture. Meets the Secretary of Interior Standards for architectural historian, historian, architect, or historic architect. Experience working with databases or GIS tools with a focus on accuracy, data integrity, and analytical skills. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to interpret regulations while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Benefits Paid Time Off: vacation with accruals that rollover, sick leave with no limits, and 9 paid holidays per year. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options. IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan. Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care. Free Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs. Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in history, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, curatorial/museum management, literature, English, art, natural history, architectural history, library science, or historic preservation, and at least one year of full‑time professional experience related to these fields. OR five years of education and/or full‑time experience, with thirty semester hours of accredited coursework in the listed fields equal to one year of full‑time experience. Applicants must reside in Iowa upon an offer of employment. The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer. State of Iowa participates in E-Verify and complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Iowa - Executive Branch