Job Code: NRP032
Job Title: Curator/Preservationist
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Pay Grade: J
Salary Range: $40,000-$45.000
Job Description:
Serves as the Certified Local
Government Coordinator (CLG). Directs
program activities for Certified Local Government program including application
review, evaluations, and policy updates in accordance with the Georgia Historic
Preservation Act. Provides technical
assistance to CLGs, non-profits, individuals, and historic preservation
commissions (HPCs) including the review of local historic preservation
ordinances, local historic districts, design guidelines, and CLG evaluations
and regarding historic preservation planning, design review, and commission
operations. Reviews contracts,
reporting, and invoices for the regional planning program and supports 12
regional preservation planners. Oversees
up to three locally funded survey projects annually, to include the selection
of candidates, execution of agreements, management of projects, and review of
survey data and reports . Assists with the planning of in-person and virtual
training sessions, statewide meetings, workshops, and conferences. Oversees the
regional planning and locally funded survey programs. Serves as an ex-officio board member for the
Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commissions. Supports the development and management of the NR-TIGERS digital
tracking system for the CLG program. Supports
general historic preservation outreach initiatives including writing newsletter
articles and contributing to social media presence. Will participate in special projects as
necessary. Position requires up to 40%
travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in history, architecture, historic
preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or
university AND One year of experience in a directly related field OR two years
of experience required at the lower-level Curator/Preservationist 2 (NRP031) or
position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s degree
in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, Heritage
Preservation, Cultural Resource Management, or Architecture in combination with
minimum qualification educational requirements or other multiple degree
combinations including disciplines from both minimum and preferred
qualifications lists and one or more of the following:
- Experience working with Certified Local Government Program or local historic preservation commission
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with local planning tools
- Extensive experience in public speaking and relaying technical preservation information
- Experience developing community outreach initiatives and facilitating partnerships between community, municipal, and non-profit organizations
- Experience organizing and facilitating trainings and conferences
- Strong project management skills
- Understanding of historic resource survey program and requirements
- Experience working with at least one other core SHPO program area such as Tax Incentives, Certified Local Governments, or National Register on a consultant basis or as agency staff
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and state application here: https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/certified-local-government-coordinator-45152