Historic Preservation Senior Technical Specialist

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 05/12/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 05/25/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $7,326.00 Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Nashville, TN - Department Transportation

This position is located in the Environment Division - Technical Studies - Cultural Resources - Historic Preservation Section.

This position is designed as a hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote, following onboarding and training.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of demonstrated competency in a related field.
• Master's degree and 2 years of demonstrated competency in a related field.

Special

Qualifications:

• Professional licenses and/or certifications.
• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid for use in operating vehicles in the State of Tennessee.

• Skilled in communicating effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
• Skilled in the application of engineering principles.
• Skilled in the application of transportation finance principles.
• Skilled in the application of state and federal regulations to transportation projects.
• Skilled in technical report writing.
• Skilled in the development of contract principles and applications.
• Skilled in maintaining effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external in a professional and courteous manner.
• Skilled in managing time and prioritizing work items to ensure project assignments are completed.
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed.
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions.
• Ability to follow, provide, and support verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to conduct work with precision and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work in project teams.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment.
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback for use in improving the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the existing process.

• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into schedules as required.
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic.
  
  Walking on uneven terrain.
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding.
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds.
• Driving long distances as required to perform daily duties.
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required.
• Sitting for extended periods while driving or working on computers.
• Standing for extended periods while working outdoors or in a laboratory setting.

The Historic Preservation Senior Technical Specialist will work independently and in a team setting, providing support and expertise to the Cultural Resources Unit, Technical Studies Section, Project Teams, and the Department.

This position will assist the Cultural Resources Team Lead by providing the Project Teams with technically sound and timely historic preservation information and deliverables while ensuring compliance with Federal and State requirements pertaining to identification, classification, assessment, documentation, and interagency consultation of historic properties for TDOT projects.

This position will apply Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes for cultural resources-related products, implement best practices, and mentor and train the team's Historic Preservation Technical Specialists.

This position will effectively coordinate with other Sections within the Department in developing cultural studies documents.

This position will assist the Cultural Resources Team Lead and Statewide Technical Specialist with the planning and implementation of the Technical Studies Section performance metrics/plans, schedules and budgets, development of various technical reports, and assurance of continuity and consistency.

The Historic Preservation Senior Technical Specialist role requires collaboration with TDOT Divisions, Project Teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

This position must effectively articulate technical concepts as part of a matrix organization and through training and mentorship.

This position will assist with ensuring all Cultural Resources Section deliverables are applicable and readily accessible to assist with timely, accurate, and efficient decision-making.

This position requires critical thinking with a focus on problem-solving to make well-informed decisions that increase the safety, performance, sustainability, and efficient delivery of TDOT's transportation system.

Assist with ensuring TDOT compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, and all other relevant state…