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🔗Historic Preservation Planner

Website East Tennessee Development District
The East Tennessee Development District (ETDD) is a Federal and State statute-created agency that serves municipal and county governments located in the mid-east region of Tennessee. ETDD provides sixteen counties and fifty-six municipalities with planning and development services while also serving as a forum for local governments to solve common problems associated with economic development and growth. Organized in 1966, the East Tennessee Development District continues to be a vital force in helping local governments plan for the future by coordinating the establishment of regional and local priorities within the fields of economic and community development.
This is responsible administrative work involving the preservation of historic sites and structures. Activities associated with the position include promoting historic preservation and providing technical assistance to a variety of individuals and organizations wishing to preserve historic structures and/or sites, assisting with obtaining grants and other sources of funding for historic preservation, and providing general assistance to individuals and/or organizations interested in historic preservation. Job responsibilities require strong organizational and interpersonal skills, experience working with public and non-profit organizations, and significant knowledge of historic preservation activities. Work is evaluated by the Executive Director through review of the level of assistance provided to local and regional entities on issues related to historic preservation, ability to interact effectively with local public officials and non-profit organizations, and the level of funding obtained for historic preservation.
Illustrative Examples of Work:
· Prepares and/or assists with preparing grant applications for historic preservation.
· Completes Section 106 reviews to ensure compliance with federal laws related to historic preservation and determine the proposed projects’ effect on cultural and/or historic resources.
· Provides technical assistance to individuals and organizations interested in historic preservation on issues pertaining to rehabilitation, grant opportunities, design review guidelines, historic zoning, and tax credits.
· Completes eligibility reviews for the National Register of Historic Places.
· Provides technical assistance to local and regional entities on housing related issues and assists with obtaining funding through THDA and the HOME program.
· Prepares nominations and submits to the National Register of Historic Places.
· Promotes historic preservation initiatives through public speaking engagements.
· Assisting with historic preservation week activities, promoting historic properties in newspapers and other periodicals, etc.
· Attends historic preservation related conferences and workshops and provides information to County Executives, City Managers, non-profit organizations, etc.
· Participates on task forces and committees on issues related to historic preservation.
· Assists with the administration of grants related to historic preservation.
· Maintains frequent contact with state employees, local government officials, members of non-profit organizations to receive and provide information pertaining to historic preservation.
· Makes decisions regarding the preparation and administration of grants on issues pertaining to eligibility, funding sources, eligible activities, etc.
· Performs related duties as required.