SALARY: $6,762 - $8,192/month FILING DEADLINE: RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

**Position Description The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for the position of Historic Preservation Specialist. Under general direction, the Historic Preservation Specialist coordinates the City's historic preservation program. Responsible for the identification, evaluation, documentation and registration of significant archeological and historic properties.

Incumbents are responsible for developing, interpreting, implementing, and enforcing policy and methods related to historic preservation. Incumbents are responsible for identification, evaluation, documentation, registration, planning, education and treatment programs and activities designed to protect the City's significant archeological and historic properties. Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to work well with a wide diversity of groups. This Historic Preservation Specialist will review properties for eligibility to the local, State and National Register of Historic Places, draft nomination forms, provide oversight to architectural survey contracts, perform cultural resources database management, and provide recommendations regarding preservation review.

One vacancy exists in the Planning and Development Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All newly hired and current City employees are required to comply with Administrative Order 6-30 Employee Covid-19 Safety Protocols. For more information, please visit: Personnel Services | Policies and MOU's (fresno.gov)

**The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Possession of a graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or a closely related field; AND two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution;

OR

Possession of a graduate degree in history or closely related field OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in History; AND at least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution OR substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Incumbents in this classification must meet the minimum professional qualifications pursuant to. Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Incumbents in this classification must meet the minimum professional qualifications pursuant to Code f Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

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