Historic Preservation Coordinator

Final date to receive applications

6/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02313

Historic Preservation Coordinator

15

$3,960.94 - $5,941.50 Monthly

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

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both 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 economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

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

• 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 106 clearance for KYTC projects.
• Coordinate the results of historic preservation investigations with regulatory and federal agencies including the Kentucky Heritage Council, the Federal Highway Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, and KYTC project team members.
• Follow changes in regulations, laws, or specifications at the state and federal level and provide feedback on how such changes may impact project schedules.
• Complete data entry on projects so that all team members know the current status for Section 106.

• Demonstrated familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 4(f) of the National Transportation Act of 1966, and the methods of documentation and assessment of historic structures and locations pursuant to determining eligibility under the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
• Familiarity with the history, settlement, and structures of North America and specifically the Ohio River Valley.
• Knowledge of historic preservation investigation techniques and general analytical procedures.
• Ability to create and assess scopes of work, including schedules and budgets, for historic preservation investigations.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills; proficiency in communicating complex ideas or projects in brief summaries.

• 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.

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

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

Work is typically performed in an office setting.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D