Historic Resources Specialist - Architecture - Limited Service

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Final date to receive applications Date: 10/27/2026

Department:
Commerce & Community Development Agency

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type:
Limited Service

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $29.73

Maximum Salary: $45.58

The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is seeking a Historic Preservation Specialist to lead disaster recovery and resiliency efforts for flood-impacted historic communities. The role focuses primarily on conducting regulatory reviews and compliance under Section 106 and 22 VSA, evaluating Areas of Potential Effects, and establishing official flood adaptation compliance guidance for both agency staff and applicants. The specialist will oversee the technical implementation of the Vermont Flood Adaptation Application-integrating state-specific mandates like the Flood Hazard Area and River Corridor Rule (FHARC)-while directly advising communities on structural mitigation alternatives such as flood proofing, utility relocation, and elevation.

Additionally, the position is responsible for authoring a Flood Resiliency Booklet based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, collaborating across state and federal agencies, and managing the re-evaluation of State and National Register listings by adjusting boundaries and processing delistings for properties impacted by buyouts or extensive adaptations.

This position,
Historic Resources Specialist
- Architecture
- Limited Service (Job Requisition #55913), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in both office and field settings. Work involves considerable stress stemming from a heavy workload performed under tight time constraints and working with applicants who do not understand and are not sympathetic to the review process. Work involves considerable mental demands including the concurrent review of many diverse projects. Some job-related travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available.
Some sites may have difficult accessibility and require working outdoors alone in all weather conditions. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Master's degree in historic preservation or architectural history or a closely related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in historic preservation or related program administration and/or management.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.