Historic Preservation Coordinator
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Historic Preservation Coordinator – Franklin County
Location:
200 Mero St, Frankfort, KY 40622 USA
Pay Grade 15
Salary $3,960.94 - $5,941.50 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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 our Department of Highways, Division of Environmental Analysis, 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.
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 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
- Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 4(f) of the National Transportation Act of 1966, the methods of documentation and assessment of historic structures and locations pursuant to determining eligibility under the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and additional pertinent state and federal laws regulating historic preservation, which will be significantly enhanced in this position.
- Preferred candidates should have four years experience working in a preservation program or as an employee of a cultural resource management firm, and at least one year of experience working with Section 106.
- Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with the history, settlement, and structures of North America and preferably a year of historic preservation experience working in the Ohio River Valley, which will be enhanced in this position.
- Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with historic preservation investigation techniques and general knowledge of analytical procedures, which will be significantly enhanced in this position.
- Preferred candidates 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 and budgets, 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 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. Note that field conditions such as weather and terrain will vary significantly by season and location within the state.
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