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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50247966 |
Description Activated On: 10/20/2025 12:12:54 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This professional position is within the Preservation Services Division. This position serves as a Community Preservation Coordinator and works independently to provide technical assistance, guidance and educational opportunities to other state agencies, elected officials, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and the general public. This position is responsible for a comprehensive range of technical assistance including the management and implementation of the PA SHPO's program at the regional level and development of training programs to increase capacity of the Commission's partners to identify, plan for, and to protect historic and cultural resources. The work has an emphasis on completion of independent projects, implementing the broad range of activities that cross program lines, and accountability for outcomes. Duties include promoting and coordinating participation in other agency's programs related to resource conservation and community development. This position coordinates PA SHPO services and outreach for heritage resource protection and community revitalization with PA SHPO staff as well as with PHMC's partners including municipalities served by the Heritage Areas Program and Conservation Landscape Initiative administered by DCNR; communities participating in downtown revitalization programs administered by DCED; the National Park Service Preserve America Community Program; Local/Regional Historic Preservation Organizations; as well as Regional and Municipal Governments. This position provides technical assistance to communities and preservation partners at the regional level and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This position has special responsibilities for the management of the Pennsylvania Historic District Act (Act 167 of 1961), the federal Certified Local Government Program, and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Regional Technical Assistance Duties are project-specific or routine work and are executed throughout the year. 60% of FTE o Administers the PA Historical & Museum Commission’s responsibilities under the Pennsylvania Historic District Act. o Assists municipalities with developing historic preservation plans and ordinances under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. o Promotes the PA SHPO’s programs to assist with community preservation including Keystone grants, historic resource surveys, the National Register of Historic Places, Historic District Act, federal and state Historic Preservation Tax Credits, and Pennsylvania’s Historic and Archaeological Resource Exchange (PA-SHARE). o Provides technical assistance to nonprofit partners, municipalities, and organizations to support their efforts in promoting community/neighborhood revitalization and economic development through the maintenance, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. o Evaluates resources to determine National Register eligibility to support other SHPO program areas, as needed. o Provides guidance to municipalities regarding the administration of local historic districts including advising Boards of Historical Architectural Review, Historic Review Commissions, and Planning Commissions. o Plans, organizes, and delivers historic preservation outreach, programming, and training. o Reviews and comments on legislation impacting historic resources, municipal comprehensive plans, local ordinances, grant applications, and PHMC grant-funded projects, as needed. o Researches, writes and/or edits magazine articles, publications, technical, and web-based materials for use by the public and the PHMC’s preservation partners. o Travels to participate in meetings, responds to public inquiries, conducts site visits to collect and share information, and advises partners. o Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities, as approved, to be knowledgeable of current issues and programs related to, or that may interface with, historic/cultural preservation. o Other professional responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chief. Certified Local Government Program Duties are cyclical throughout the year. 25% of FTE o Provides guidance to municipalities interested in becoming a Certified Local Government. o Reviews and scores annual Certified Local Government Grant applications. o Monitors Certified Local Government grants and reviews grant products. o Evaluates one-quarter of Certified Local Governments annually within the region. Statewide Partner Assistance Duties are project-specific or routine work and are executed throughout the year. 15% of FTE o Collaborates with statewide partner organizations on strategies for heritage resource protection and community revitalization. o Participates in environmental review consulting party meetings, as needed. o Participates in development and implementation of the statewide historic preservation plan, as needed. o Completes annual PennDOT work plan tasks, as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. 1. Based on an assessment of public inquiry, provide direct guidance and instruction on SHPO programs and any related program criteria. 2. Assist CLGs with evaluating their preparation for the program. 3. Make decisions on which Certified Local Governments are to be evaluated each year. 4. Make certification recommendations to the National Park Service and assure conformance with NPS CFR Part 67 historic tax credit regulations and prepare a formal response for Preservation Incentives Division Chief’s signature. 5. Ability to inspect buildings and interpret documentation on the historical development of a property. 6. Organize, analyze, and synthesize data and information to address gaps and opportunities in PA SHPO programs. 7. Provide information and guidance to partners including government agencies, not for profit organizations, and other local groups on historic places, conducting historic resource surveys, preparing National Register nominations, PA-SHARE, resources/incentives available for completing preservation projects, and developing related programs and activities. 8. Prepare comments on historic preservation projects, plans, and ordinances. 9. Conduct site visits and organizes and leads meetings with partners. 10. Determine appropriate responses to inquiries from the public. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: OTHER: Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, published in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. OTHER 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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