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City of Norfolk, Virginia Historic Preservation Officer in Norfolk, Virginia
Historic Preservation Officer
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Historic Preservation Officer
Salary
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
12219
Department
City Planning
Division
Planning
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.
The City of Norfolk is a 400-year-old city rich with a diverse history. We are currently working to update our historic resource survey adding mid-century architecture and prioritizing the historic resources of underrepresented communities. As the supervisor of Norfolk’s Historic Preservation unit, you will lead Norfolk’s historic preservation program, which includes evaluating applications for alterations and new construction in the local historic districts; managing various review processes related to proposals in the Norfolk historic districts; design review for city projects and public spaces; and supervising various commissions, stakeholders, and department personnel.
Essential Functions
Leads the Historic Preservation team that manages all aspects of applications considered by the Norfolk Architectural Review Board (“ARB”) including Certificates of Appropriateness to alter/add to structures, new construction or demolish buildings, modify landscaping or lighting, etc., in historic districts, modifications to historic district boundaries and for any Design Review applications referred to the ARB.
Determination of sufficiency of applications for completeness, organization of Architectural Review Board (ARB) agendas, authoring and/or reviewing all materials presented to ARB, uploading meeting packets, and staffing all ARB meetings.
Ensures that design guidelines are updated periodically to reflect current policies and technology. Manages revision and adoption processes with ARB, City Planning Commission and City Council in coordination with City agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
Ensures the City complies with Certified Local Government requirements, including producing an annual report summarizing Norfolk’s preservation activities.
Identifies grant opportunities, prepares grants, manages grant funded projects.
Hires and coordinates consultants to performs historic site surveys, identifying cultural resources eligible for local, state and national registers.
Advises property owners and community leaders on historic preservation methods, techniques, and tax incentives. Gives advice to property owners and their representatives including architects, engineers, contractors, and attorneys about appropriate historic restoration and renovation techniques and methods including but not limited to masonry repair, window and door replacement, woodwork and trim restoration, and roofing replacement.\
Consulting with city agencies and others on compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to historic preservation.
Implements and evaluates City policy related to historic preservation, including policies adopted in the City’s comprehensive plan.
Provides technical, architectural, design, historical and policy guidance to staff, government officials, other City departments, board and commissions and the public.
Serves an authority on historic preservation matters for City Council and related boards and commissions. Conducts site visits with applicants, appointed and elected officials. Presents staff reports to appointed boards and elected officials through written communication and oral presentations at public meetings.
Consults with appropriate local, state and federal Historic Preservation Officials other City agencies, and others when making decisions based on compliance with federal, state and local historic preservation legislation, as needed; participates in federal Section 106 reviews primarily for with the City of Norfolk’s Housing and Community Development Department and Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads.
Participates in advising neighborhood organizations on historic preservation in community planning.
Participates in education programs on historic preservation and the history of Norfolk.
Reviews all building permits submitted following an ARB land use approval. Advises property owners and builders of historic properties on historic preservation best practices. Manages requests for in the field changes, coordinating additional ARB approval when needed.
Leads all actions taken to address after-the-fact Certificates of Appropriateness or Demolition by Neglect affecting historic properties. Coordinates enforcement work with other City departments and the City Attorney’s Office.
Researches, analyzes, and recommends City policies and Land Use changes related to historic preservation
Performs related work as required.
Hires, trains and supervises historic preservation staff.
Education/Experience
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, Public Administration or related field
Required:
- 2-3 years demonstrated work experience managing teams in one or more areas of expertise. May be required to have specific work experience for assignment into special areas requiring special subject matter knowledge.
Preferred:
- Prefer a master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, Archeology, Architecture or equivalent field of study. Prefer four years full-time experience in architecture or a state license to practice Architecture or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
- American Institute of Architects (AIA), Professional Architect License, or similar design certification preferred/required.
Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Some College (6 months or more)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree or above in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, or History, with at least four years of fulltime experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization?
Yes
No
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How many years of work in Historic Preservation do you have?
Less than 2 years
2-3 years
4-5 years
6 or more years
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Please describe your experience with historic preservation.
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Briefly describe your experience working with the Secretary of Interior Standards and the General Design Guidelines for Historic Properties.
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Describe any experience you may have with Section 106 reviews.
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Describe any experience you may have with Historic tax credits, Certified Local Governments, and grant writing.
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Please describe your experience working in a team environment.
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes
No
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
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