Historic Preservation Specialist

Position Description Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! Are you passionate about preserving history and shaping the future? The City of Fresno is seeking a dedicated Historic Preservation Specialist to lead efforts in safeguarding the city’s rich cultural heritage. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage the historic preservation program, evaluate significant archaeological and historic properties, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to protect Fresno’s legacy. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and contribute to building a better Fresno, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 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. Duties and schedules may vary by assignment; please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Full job specification may be viewed at View "We Work For You" video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: Requirements 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: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 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: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree 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. Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected. Additional Requirements The work experience section must be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please specify the relevant duties with which you have experience on your application. Resumes will not be accepted in substitute of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected. 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. Incumbents in this classification must meet the minimum professional qualifications pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. The selected eligible candidates qualified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should 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