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 🔗Historic Preservation Planner

  • Full Time
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • $63,245+ USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Planning and Zoning
  • Job Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree with a major in Historic Preservation, Urban Planning, or a closely related field (education will be verified using the “Education Requirements” listed below) and one (1) year of experience in historic preservation is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Some graduate level coursework in Historic Preservation or a related field is highly desirable.

    A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.  Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:  a)    a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or b)    an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or c)    an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or d)    an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.

  • How to Apply:

    https://www.wpb.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Job-Opportunities

    Competitive Salaries
    The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at, or above, the regional market, and superior comprehensive health and retirement benefits. To ensure we attract the finest candidates, the City implemented implement a new salary structure on October 1, 2023 in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries will increase by 7%. Additionally, all City positions, including on-call and part-time positions, have a minimum hourly starting salary of $17.00 per hour, or higher. More than 50 different pay grade positions were upgraded to ensure they are the most competitive in the municipal job market.

    Health Benefits
    The City offers quality healthcare insurance to eligible employees that work 30+ hours per week. These benefits, provided by Cigna Health Care are available for eligible employees, their dependents, and/or registered domestic partners. Coverage will be effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

    If you already have an online account with Cigna Health Care, you may log on at Cigna Health Care. Please note that changes in health insurance benefits may not be reflected on this website. Call Human Resources at (561) 494-1000 if you have questions.

    Benefits
    The City of West Palm Beach provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package which includes city-paid health, dental, life, & vision insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and eleven paid holidays. Learn more about benefits.

  • Job benefits: See How To Apply Section
  • Application URL: https://www.wpb.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Job-Opportunities

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Under limited direction, reviews and analyzes historic preservation requests. Prepares and presents recommendations to the Historic Preservation Board regarding historic preservation requests and assists the public and City personnel with issues related to Historic Preservation; and performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)

1. Prepares and presents recommendations to the Historic Preservation Board on requests to properties within a historic district or listed as an individual site in the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places.

2. Provides technical expertise in historic preservation to the public and City personnel.

3. Reviews building permit applications for properties located within a historic district or listed as a historic site in the West Palm Beach Register of Historic Places for compliance with the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

4. Reviews demolition permit applications and Section 106 requests.

5. Administers the street signage program for historic districts.

6. Prepares nominations for a structure to be designated as a historic site, district or resurvey as needed.

7. Develops public education programs and programs to preserve the City’s historic resources.

8. Manages historic preservation case files and tracking systems.

9. Updates and maintains database and related maps of historic properties and districts.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.