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 🔗HARC Assistant Planner

  • Full Time
  • Key West, FL
  • $68,533 - $89,093 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Historic Architectural Review Commission
  • Job Summary: Assist the historic preservation manager in analyses of Certificates of Appropriateness applications, administration of the Historic Architectural Guidelines and Land Development Regulations applicable to the Historic District of the City of Key West
  • Job Qualifications:

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS:

    Strong technical orientation with experience in review of Certificates of Appropriateness and historic preservation planning and development plans.

    Strong knowledge and ability to read and understand architectural plans, site plans, Sanborn Insurance maps, surveys and construction plans.

    Strong knowledge of the U.S. Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation and knowledge of or ability to understand the City’s Historic Architectural Guidelines and Land

    Development Regulations pertaining to historic zoning districts and historic buildings. Strong statistical orientation, with database management experience.

    Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn City licensed software and City mainframe system GIS, as well as software necessary to perform the job.

    Ability to promote and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse community agencies, groups and advisory boards; Federal, State, County, and City officials, as well as individual members of the general public.

    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    Ability to analyze construction, repair and restoration techniques and methodology pertaining to historic buildings.

    Ability to make public presentations, respond to public inquiries and work with property owners, developers, architects, engineers and contractors.

    Ability to work independently.

    Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

    Experience at the municipal government level in historic preservation planning or related research is preferred.

    Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

    Master’s degree in Historic Preservation is preferred with at least 1 year professional experience in the field.    Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation with at least 2 years of experience in the field.    Master’s or Professional bachelor’s degree in architecture,  Masters in Regional or Urban Planning or closely related discipline with at least 2 years of experience in historic preservation field or as determined by the City Planner and Historic Preservation Planner.

    Knowledge of and ability to incorporate regulations and requirements of the Certified Local Government Program.

    Knowledge of the requirements for listing structures, sites and monuments in the National Register of Historic Places. Demonstrated ability in the preparation of such nominations.

    Able to meet professional qualification standards for U.S. National Park Service as well as State of Florida Certified Local Government Program.

  • How to Apply:

    Apply online at

    https://ibsjjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/94

  • Job benefits: paid holiday, health insurance
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standing 25% Sitting 30% Walking 25% Bending 5% Lifting 5% Climbing Stairs 10%
  • Application URL: https://ibsjjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/94
  • Application Address: Human Resources City Hall City of Key West 1300 WHITE STREET, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US

Website City of Key West

The Key West Historic District is located in the Old Town section of the city of Key West and is designated as a Certified Local Government

DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS

Assists the Historic Preservation Planner in reviewing Certificates of Appropriateness and assists with the historic architectural review process.
Assists the Historic Preservation Planner in his/her duties and is part of staff support to the Historical Architectural Review Commission.
Assists the Historic Preservation Planner advising boards and agencies, as required.
Assists the Historic Preservation Planner providing technical assistance to City agencies, developers and property owners concerning appropriate changes or modification of properties within the historic district.
Assists the Historic Preservation Planner in researching, preparing analyses and comments to the Historic Architectural Review Commission, Planning Board and City Commission, as required.
Assists the Historic Preservation Planner explaining HARC guidelines, historic preservation ordinances and the U.S. Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation to customers.
Performs special projects related to historic preservation, research and provides all required reporting as assigned by the Historic Preservation Planner and/or City Planner.