Historic Preservation Specialist

Historic Preservation Specialist The City of Fresno is seeking a dedicated Historic Preservation Specialist to lead efforts in safeguarding the city’s rich cultural heritage. The role involves managing the historic preservation program, evaluating significant archaeological and historic properties, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to protect Fresno's legacy. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Applicants must meet minimum qualifications by the posting deadline. 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: 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: 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. The work experience section must be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 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. Selection Process Application Review – Only applications meeting minimum qualifications will be reviewed. Qualified candidates may be invited to an oral examination. Oral Examination – A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job‑related oral examination to evaluate capabilities in interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations, historic preservation principles, and related competencies. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination. #J-18808-Ljbffr