[MainstreetTowns] SHPO Recruiting Candidates for CLG Coordinator/Preservation Planner

[Melvena Heisch]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH OKSHPO



The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society (a state agency), is again recruiting candidates to fill a Historic Preservation Specialist position. This professional staff member works under the supervision of the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. As further detailed in the recruitment notice below, the primary duties of the position relate to the SHPO's Certified Local Governments and preservation planning programs. Information about how to apply is provided below. For questions about the position, contact:

Melvena Heisch
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
State Historic Preservation Office
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-7917
405/522-4484
mheisch at okhistory.org



OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT


Opening Date:   June 12, 2017          Closing Date:   continuous until filled.
Job Title:        Historic Preservation Specialist III, (may be underfilled as Level II
Job Code/Level:                                 U14C
Pay Band/Hiring Range:                  F $2,919.34 - $5,352.13
Vacancies:                                          1
Location:                                            Oklahoma City, OK

Key Duties:
1. Certified Local Governments Program:

            a. Coordinates and manages the SHPO's Certified Local Governments
                 (CLG) Program in accordance with "Certified Local Governments
                 Program for Oklahoma" (state procedures) and related National Park
                 Service regulations, standards, and guidelines.
            b. Receives, reviews, and makes recommendations on requests from local
                 governments for CLG status.
            c. Consults with CLGs to design projects for federal pass-through funding;
                 Receives and reviews pass-through funding applications; Monitors
                 progress on funded project work; and Authorizes payment of requests for
                 reimbursement for completed projects.
            d. Conducts the periodic performance evaluation of CLGs in accordance
                 with the state procedures.
            e.  Designs and conducts training programs for city staff and local historic
                 preservation commissions on a wide range of topics, including legal
                 authority, ethical and procedural issues, designation of local districts and
                 landmarks, and design review.
            f.  Informs local governments about their role in historic preservation and
                 provides technical assistance to those considering adoption of historic
                 preservation ordinances and participation in the CLG Program.

2.  Preservation Planning Program:

            a. Develops the statewide preservation plan in accordance with the SHPO's
                 established procedures and related National Park Service regulations,
                 standards, and guidelines.
            b. Assists SHPO staff to address the goals and objectives of the statewide
                 preservation plan.
            c. Informs government agencies, preservation professionals, and the general
                 public about the statewide preservation plan, how it is developed and how
                 they can participate in the process, and how they can assist in its
                 implementation and integration into broader planning frameworks.
            d. Shares information with the broad historic preservation community about
                 preservation planning and other topics through presentations, published
                 articles and other materials, and social media outreach.

Education and Experience: Historic Preservation Specialist II: The following selective qualification applies to this announcement.

Applicants must have a master's degree in Historic Preservation or Planning (may be identified as Preservation Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Community Planning, Environmental Planning, City and Regional Planning, Urban Planning and Policy/Development, Urban Studies and Planning, etc.) and one year of experience in related research, project administration, or management or a bachelor's degree in architecture and two years of professional experience in historic preservation or restoration.

Method of Application:

All applicants must apply through the State of Oklahoma's Human Capital Management, Office of Management and Enterprise Services (HCM/OMES).



To complete the application process, go to https://www.jobaps.com/OK/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=170307&R2=U14C&R3=01 to submit your application through HCM/OMES. HCM/OMES must qualify candidates for the position, Historic Preservation Specialist III 170307-U14C-01. Applications will be accepted continuously until the position is filled.

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