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 🔗Manager, Historic Commercial Tax Credit Programs

  • Full Time
  • Peebles Island State Park, Waterford, NY
  • $90,000 -$114,000/- USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Summary: The Manager of the Commercial Historic Tax Credit Programs implements the oversight of historic tax credit incentive programs for the rehabilitation of historic income producing properties in New York State.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Required:
    • Ten years of experience reviewing commercial tax credit applications.
    Preferred:
    • Robust understanding of state and federal preservation laws, fiscal programs, the Standards, and
    Criteria.
    • Demonstrated proficiency to read and comprehend architectural plans.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Proficiency with technology.
    • Understanding of American architectural history.
    • Thorough understanding of historic building construction and NYS building code.
    • Valid driver’s license

  • How to Apply:

    Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two relevant project samples to the Director of the Division for
    Historic Preservation via email: daniel.mceneny@parks.ny.gov
    Deadline: COB, October 14, 2026
    Contact: Daniel McEneny, Director, Division for Historic Preservation
    NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
    daniel.mceneny@parks.ny.gov

  • Job benefits: Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (14 paid holidays as well as paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in the NYS Employees Retirement System. Additionally, employees may be eligible for partial remote work schedules.
  • Contact Name: Daniel McEneny
  • Application Email: daniel.mceneny@parks.ny.gov
  • Application URL: https://www.naturalheritagetrust.org/employment
  • Peebles Island State Park, 1 Delaware Ave North, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA

Natural Heritage Trust Agency/NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is a New York State public benefit corporation. Established in 1968, the NHT’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, grants and other funds to further public programs for parks, conservation and historic preservation purposes of the State of New York. The NHT is governed by a four-member Board of Directors comprised of the Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Chair of the State Council of Parks, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Secretary of State. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is a state agency within the New York State Executive Branch that is responsible for the care and management over 215 Parks and Historic Sites. Collectively, these public facilities provide both residents and visitors access to natural, historic and scenic resources with opportunities for outdoor recreation and places to learn about New York.

The Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Manager works with DHP leadership and staff to maintain and advance tax credit program performance. This includes oversight of staff and program reviews, liaising with program users, coordinating with the National Park Service staff, and providing comments on the application of the National Register Criteria for Evaluation and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard for Rehabilitation.

Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the application of the Criteria and, NPS and NYS program regulations and procedures. In addition, the candidate must be versed in a strong understanding of the two programs’ fiscal elements. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates with and provides guidance to the Commercial Tax Credit program supervisors and their staff of the Part 1 and Part 2/3 units. Provides guidance and expertise in all phases of the tax credit
process.
• Performs technical review of projects, including determining the existing condition, reviewing plans and construction proposals for compliance with historic preservation standards and programs, evaluating
the impact of building codes, and other requirements.
• Manages project reviews with staff, answering questions on project requirements and conformance to the Standards and Criteria.
• Serves as point of contact and liaison in NYS for the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program
to the National Park Service.
• Advise on matters concerning the administration and data tracking of the tax credit program and overseeing the process for transmitting complete digital applications to the NPS.
• Analyzes past and incoming tax credit data to communicate performance and trends statewide. Provides technical information and prepares reports, brochures, press releases, and technical materials as
required.
• Analyzes and provides comment to DHP leadership on proposed changes to program laws and potential impacts.
• Speaks to interested communities, property owners and consultants on the requirements and best practices of the Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Inceptives program.
• Travel across the state conducting site visits when necessary and providing guidance to building owners, technical unit staff, and consultants, ensuring projects meet the Criteria or Standards for Tax project
approval. Coordinates workshops with the public