Role Overview:
The Preservation Officer is responsible for carrying out mandates under the National Historic Preservation Act, the Indiana Historic Preservation and Archaeology Act, and relevant regulations and rules. Within the Preservation Services program area, you will conduct the initial and technical review of all National Register nominations. You will also serve as the Division of Historic Preservation’s cemetery register coordinator.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conduct the initial processing (logging in, technical review, responding to applicant) of all National Register applications.
- Assist in the preparation of staff comments and SHAARD processing for those nominations.
- Analyze historical or architectural significance of properties and the effect of federally/state funded or federally regulated projects.
- Acquire information, conduct site visits, and maintain the database registry of Indiana’s burial grounds and cemeteries.
- Maintain property and deed information with information on burial grounds and cemeteries.
- Assist the public and provide outreach on the burial ground and cemetery registry.
- Provide information on historic sites and structures within the state to federal, state, and local governmental agencies, private individuals, and organizations.
- Provide guidance on activities and technical and assistance of for local historical associations, historic district commissions, and historic commissions and other interested groups or persons.
- Assist the public at quarterly Historic Preservation Review Board meetings.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
What you will need for success:
- A college degree from an accredited university or college in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, public history, anthropology, archaeology or a closely related field
- Knowledge and experience with research, public outreach and preservation
- Familiarity with American and Midwest architecture.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations dealing with historic preservation, including Indiana Code 14-21-1 and the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. § 306108)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders