Historic Preservation Coordinator

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Historic Preservation Coordinator

Pay Grade15

Salary

$3,960.94 - $5,941.50 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

200 Mero St
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Department of Highways, Division of Environmental Analysis, Cultural Resource Branch as aHistoric Preservation Coordinator in Franklin County, you'll have the opportunity to complete or manageresearch, documentation, and NRHP evaluation of historic structures or sites that may be impacted by proposedtransportation projects, and coordinate results with appropriate resource agencies to obtain Section 106clearance.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Conduct limited fieldwork pursuant to obtaining Section 106 clearance for KYTC projects
• Request, review, and manage consultant scopes of work, fieldwork, and reports to obtain Section 106clearance for KYTC projects
• Coordinate the results of historic preservation investigations with regulatory and federal agenciesincluding the Kentucky Heritage Council, the Federal Highway Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, andKYTC project team members
• Follow changes in regulations, laws, or specifications at the state and federal level and provide feedbackon how such changes may impact project schedules
• Complete data entry on projects so that all team members know the current status for Section 106

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic PreservationAct (NHPA), Section 4(f) of the National Transportation Act of 1966, the methods of documentation andassessment of historic structures and locations pursuant to determining eligibility under the NationalRegister of Historic Places (NRHP), and additional pertinent state and federal laws regulating historicpreservation, which will be significantly enhanced in this position.
• Preferred candidates should have fouryears experience working in a preservation program or as an employee of cultural resource management firm, andat least one year of experience working with Section 106.
• Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with the history, settlement, and structures of NorthAmerica and preferably a year of historic preservation experience working in the Ohio River Valley, which willbe enhanced in this position
• Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with historic preservation investigation techniques andgeneral knowledge of analytical procedures, which will be significantly enhanced in this position.
• Preferredcandidates shall have a Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or a related field
• Applicant should possess a demonstrated ability to create and assess scopes of work, including schedules andbudgets, for historic preservation investigations, which will be significantly enhanced in this position
• Applicant should possess good organizational as well as interpersonal skills and should be proficient incommunicating complex ideas or projects in brief summaries

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• The opportunity to telework for two days of the work week

Additional position information (travel required, standing, stooping, bending and lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.)

Work is typically performed both in an office setting and in the field. Note that field conditions such asweather and terrain will vary significantly by season and location within the state.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or


If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in anthropology, archeology, architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, history, American studies, American civilization, folklore, cultural geography, early American culture, museum management, art history or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in the field of historic preservation.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A doctorate in one of the above listed academic fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in historic preservation, cultural resource management, or a related field will substitute for the master's degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Daniel Davis at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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