Position Summary
Position is responsible for providing architectural assistance and technical advice to the Preservation Commission, the staff, the City and the public regarding the restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of historic and architecturally significant structures within Indianapolis and to administer the Certificate of Appropriateness process in locally designated historic areas. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities
Advises and assists the Commission, staff and other agencies on appropriate rehabilitation, sympathetic and adaptive re-use of historic and architecturally significant structures. Advises and assists property owners on appropriate rehabilitation or sympathetic new construction to maintain consistency with preservation philosophy, proper construction techniques and historic area plans. Assists with daily administration of the “Certificate of Appropriateness” process for all construction activities within historic areas, to include: processing and reviewing applications; advising and assisting applicants to make their plans consistent with design guidelines; providing written and oral recommendations to the commission and hearing officer; assisting to enforce compliance with approved certificates of appropriateness and with applicable codes, ordinances and statutes. Responsible for reviewing and managing certificate of appropriateness applications and zoning petitions for Preservation Commission hearings. Makes decisions on granting certificates of appropriateness for applications delegated to staff by the commission. Serves as Hearing Officer, as delegated by the commission, and conduct administrative public hearings. Assists in preparing historic preservation environmental reviews for HUD funded projects and activities. Provides technical and design assistance to persons involved in restoration and rehabilitation of historic resources throughout Marion County. Assists in the development of design guidelines. Makes occasional presentations to organizations regarding historic preservation generally and the IHPC specifically. Assists in the enforce of the commission’s authority as established by state statute. Attends neighborhood and other organization meetings as assigned. Interacts with staff of IHPC, DMD, and other City departments; state and federal agencies; applicants for certificates of appropriateness, variances and rezoning; neighborhood organizations; representatives property owners and residents; City-County councilors; general public. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time