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 🔗Historic Preservation Plan Reviewer

  • Full Time
  • New Orleans, LA
  • $55,102 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: Duties will include assisting applicants with obtaining Certificates of Appropriateness for work to the exterior of properties under HDLC jurisdiction. Position includes field work, research, photography and plan review.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation.  It is desirable, but not necessary that the applicant be a licensed architect.

  • How to Apply:

    Submit resume and cover letter to Eleanor Burke, esburke@nola.gov

  • Job benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Pension
  • Contact Name: Eleanor Burke
  • Application Email: esburke@nola.gov
  • Application Phone #: 504-658-7041
  • Application Address: 1300 Perdido Street, 7th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112

Website New Orleans and Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission

The Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) is the City's regulatory agency for local Historic District Landmarks Commissions outside of the Vieux Carre. Established in 1976, this agency provides the staff and office space for the two Commissions, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission and the Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission. The two Commissions safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving and regulating historic landmarks and historic districts which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history. They preserve and enhance the quality of neighborhoods, strengthening the City's economic base, stimulating the tourist industry improving property values, fostering economic development, and encouraging growth.

The New Orleans and Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commissions (HDLC) are seeking a motivated, detail oriented and flexible individual with an architecture degree and/or a Masters in Historic Preservation for the position of Historic District Plan Reviewer. Duties will include assisting applicants with obtaining Certificates of Appropriateness for work to the exterior of properties under HDLC jurisdiction. Position includes field work, research, photography and plan review. Applicants must live in Orleans Parish or willing to relocate to Orleans Parish.