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 🔗HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION MANAGER

  • Full Time
  • KEY WEST, FL
  • $80,274 - $104,356 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Planning
  • Job Summary: This is a professional managerial position that administers and supervises all Historic Architectural Review Commission programs, including the interpretation of all regulations involving the historic zoning districts and historic properties.
  • Job Qualifications:

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS:

    Ø  Strong statistical orientation, with database management experience.

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

    Ø  Experience in promoting and maintaining 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.

    Ø  The ability to work independently is essential.

    Ø  Ability to read and understand construction plans, including but not limited to site plans, floor plans, floor plans, architectural elevations, sections, mechanical and electrical plans.

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

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

    Ø  Demonstrated ability and experience in supervision.

    Ø  Expertise working and administering the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Historic Rehabilitation and Federal and State legislation regulating historic preservation incentives and activities.

    Ø  Experience and strong ability to incorporate regulations and requirements of the Certified Local Government Program.

    Ø  Knowledge of the requirements for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.  Demonstrated ability in the preparation of such nominations.

    Ø  Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Design/Architecture required with at least two years of experience in the historic architectural preservation field to include architectural design and modifications, construction materials decay, and construction principles.   Masters in Historic Preservation, Regional or Urban planning, preferred.

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

    Ø  Must have two or more years of work-related supervisory experience.

    Ø  Possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator’s license.

  • How to Apply:

    You will find the application on the City website – https://fl-keywest.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx

    From there you can read the full job description, complete the application and sign the job description.  Those can be faxed or emailed.

     

  • Job benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Pension, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Flex spending, Retirement
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: ENVIRONMENT:  Air-Conditioned office and outside in all weather conditions.
  • Application Email: kerri.voelkel@cityofkeywest.fl.org
  • Application URL: https://fl-keywest.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx
  • Application Fax #: (305) 809-3719
  • Application Address: 1300 White Street Key West, FL 33040

Website City of Key West

Welcome to Key West, a captivating island paradise where a set of core values at the heart of our identity shape our vibrant city. Community: Key West is more than just a place; it's a close-knit community that cares for one another. Our residents are the beating heart of Key West. We foster a strong sense of belonging and support, valuing the bonds that connect us all. We build a resilient community that cares for its members through collaboration, engagement, and active participation. Inclusiveness and Diversity: We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and embrace the spirit of "One Human Family." Key West is where people from diverse backgrounds come together, fostering an inclusive community that thrives on acceptance, respect, and unity. Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future: Key West cherishes its rich heritage, evident in our architecture, cultural traditions, and historical landmarks.

DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS

Ø  Identifies, prepares and submits grant applications for Federal and State funding programs related to preservation and redevelopment activities.

Ø  Administers and provides all necessary coordination with Federal and State officials for the Certified Local Government Program.

Ø  Administers, develops, updates and implements policies of comprehensive preservation planning, ordinances, guidelines, and special regulations affecting historic buildings, sites and districts.

Ø  Manages and coordinates short-and-long term planning process and architectural preservation design for city projects proposed within the historic district, including community outreach, analysis, meeting facilitation and design procurement.

Ø  Oversees and promotes public education, awareness and appreciation of historic, architectural and archaeological resources.

Ø  Supervises and provides full staff support to the Historical Architectural Review Commission, oversees the preparation of HARC agendas and minutes on a timely basis.

Ø  Provides staff representation and assistance to redevelopment and related advisory boards and agencies.

Ø  Coordinates and interprets preservation and redevelopment activities involving historic properties or properties within the historic zoning districts with the departments of Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering and other city departments.

Ø  Extensive experience working hands-on with architects, engineers, contractors and owners in design strategies, architectural modifications, construction material decay, historic preservation methodologies, and construction technics to fulfill an applicant’s goals while meeting historic architectural preservation regulations.

Ø  Provides technical assistance to City agencies, developers, designers and property owners concerning appropriate changes, restoration or modification of properties within the historic district.

Ø  Organizes and prepares agendas and minutes for special HARC workshops as required.

Ø  Administers, interprets, and maintains database management of ongoing projects and the Historic Architectural Survey.

Ø  Supervises and executes Certificates of Appropriateness approved administratively and oversees the compliance review for construction permit process specific to historic preservation regulations.

Ø  Administers, interprets and explains HARC regulations and ordinances to customers.

Ø  Keeps appropriate records and files on permits and plans for HARC.

Ø  Supervises, develops and provides all required reporting pertaining to historic preservation efforts.