Planner II - Historic Preservation

Duties

Job Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Preservation Services Chief, compiles and analyzes data; prepares oral and written reports and presentations; assists with the review of applications, historic property research, and documentation; and assists with workshops or webinars.

Essential Job Duties

• Public education and community outreach 

  • Develops workshops, webinars, or other events promoting and educating constituents about the County’s Historic preservation program
  • Assists with presentations to local neighborhood or community groups
  • Develops educational materials regarding the County’s historic and historic places
  • Develops social media campaigns and/or posts
  • Develops promotional materials, educating the public about the County’s programs
  • Assists the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Administrator and Chief with training for the Landmarks Preservation Commission members
  • Attend events hosted by various business, community, heritage, and historic preservation groups
• Historic property research and documentation
  • Conducts site visits/ fieldwork as needed for historic property documentation 
  • Conducts historic property research and documentation, including the completion of the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties’ form
  • Assists with County Landmark or County historic district nominations, including research and evaluation
• Technical support to the County’s Historic Preservation Program
  • Assist the LPC Administrator with reviewing applications to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as preparing staff reports
  • Utilizes design guidelines, the County Code, and general preservation and architectural knowledge to draft reports and other determinations
  • Attends evening meetings of the Landmarks Preservation Commission
  • Assists with reviewing and processing applications for the County’s historic tax credit program
  • Assists the section with maintaining records
  • Assists in the daily operations, including general administrative and technical tasks, such as updating County web pages and preparing mailings
  • Fielding phone calls and answering emails
  • Assist with reviewing permits, development plans, zoning, or other planning-related documents 
  • Assists with reviewing demolition permits and determining if the resource has the potential to be a Structure of Unusual Importance

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or a historic preservation-related field, plus three years' professional experience in historic preservation planning.

 (Additional planning education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Additional professional and/or paraprofessional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.) 

OR 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in historic preservation, architectural history, history, or a historic preservation-related field, plus one year of professional experience in historic preservation planning

*Related Fields such as: architecture, business administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, law, public administration, and social sciences (e.g., economics, geography, political science, sociology, urban and/or regional affairs or studies, etc.)  

Technical Qualifications

• Working knowledge and ability to conduct historic research, title and deed searches, and documentation of historic properties
• Knowledge of historic architectural styles and historic building technologies/methods 
• Knowledge of the Maryland Historical Trust’s Maryland Inventory of Historic Property program

• Ability to use a computer to access information, conduct research, communicate via videoconferencing platforms, and perform basic word processing and spreadsheet operations
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals, organizations, and public bodies
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to write, proofread, edit, and rewrite documents effectively and to produce accurate final documents
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple deadlines, set individual priorities, manage time effectively, and apply consistently sound judgment

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the position's required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. 

Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Historic Preservation Planner II-Development Review
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s) to your application.  Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be evaluated based on their training and experience, as stated in their applications, including their responses to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.