MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, or a closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible historic preservation experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. A master’s degree in a directly related field and one (1) year of cumulative job/internship experience in historic preservation is preferred.

A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Historic Preservation certificate or equal preferred.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP Certification) is optional.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of department policies and procedures for the preparation, production and maintenance of reports, documentation and records.

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local planning, zoning, and land use regulations, standards, and requirements governing the work.

Working knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques utilized in municipal zoning, planning, and land development planning.

Knowledge of historic preservation, local and American history, and historic architecture and construction materials and techniques.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required.

Skill in photography, research, and technical analysis of planning-related information and documents.

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Skill in measuring and performing mathematical computations applicable to the work.

Skill in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service

Ability to organize the systematic identification and documentation of historic sites

Ability to determine the integrity and significance of potentially historic sites

Ability to judge the potential effect of any proposed undertaking on historic sites

Ability to make effective public presentations

Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met

Ability to make sound assessments and recommendations based on research

Ability to correctly interpret and efficiently implement all applicable policies and procedures

Ability to use reasoning skills that minimize duplication of efforts, including but not limited to comparing, classifying, analyzing and coordinating

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Ability to attend meetings outside of standard business hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and/ walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.