Examples of Duties

• Administer review of Certificates of Appropriateness and facade improvement grants;
• Serve as primary staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) by accepting and reviewing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA); preparing HPC meeting agendas; preparing and presenting staff reports; attending HPC meetings; providing public notice; reviewing Minor Works COA's; administering the Facade Improvement Grant program; and maintaining databases;
• Utilize GIS to retrieve parcel data, create presentations, etc.;
• Assist in pursuance of grants related to historic preservation;
• Respond to inquiries from and provide technical assistance to the general public, property owners, and professionals in matters related to historic preservation practices and regulations;
• Act as primary zoning enforcement officer for the City;
• Project management of land use development plans; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in historic preservation, architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field; and
• Three to five years of related experience.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in historic preservation, architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field; and
• Two years of related experience.

• understand and interpret architectural drawings, site plans, and zoning codes.
• organize and conduct complex planning and research studies and formulate relevant recommendations based on such research.
• prepare and maintain with technical accuracy comprehensive master city plans and maps, especially as they apply to land use planning.
• direct, supervise, and coordinate several major planning projects concurrently.
• prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, other City employees, public officials, and other departments.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by North Carolina or another state with an acceptable driving record.
• This position requires attendance at one or more monthly evening meetings.
• Certified Zoning Officer (CZO) certification is required within one year of hire.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer