Historic Preservation Specialist

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

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!

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.

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The current vacancy exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

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 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 (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.

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.…