Historic Preservation Specialist - City of Fresno

Key Responsibilities

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.

Annual Salary Range $86,940-$105,312

Full job specification may be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Historic-Preservation-Specialist_9_17.pdf

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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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in substitute of a completed employment application and will not be used to

evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be

rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates

considered for hire may be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their

driving record.

Incumbents in this classification must meet the minimum professional qualifications pursuant to Code of

Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and

a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off