The Preservation Planner and Certified Local Government (CLG)

Coordinator is responsible for four major program areas of the HPO: (1)

administration and implementation of the local preservation

commission programs, including: technical and educational assistance

for the state s 104 local commissions through public workshops,

training courses, and collaborative programs; (2) administration,

coordination and implementation of the state s CLG grant program in

conformance with National Park Service rules; (3) coordination of the

federal Save America s Treasures (SAT) grant program, including the

federal review process, reporting, and easement administration; and (4)

the HPO s public outreach, web site, and education initiatives,

including serving as primary public spokesperson on historic

preservation and planning issues. Position requires extensive public

contact with local government and community leaders through site

visits and presentations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and operations of

national, state, and local historic preservation programs, including

the CLG program; thorough knowledge of the general concepts and

principles of local planning and zoning laws and policies; knowledge

of North Carolina and American architectural history; demonstrated

ability to comprehend legal and technical language and concepts

pertaining to planning, architecture and the preservation of buildings;

ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying

and interpreting program policies and procedures; ability to speak

well in public and communicate effectively, and establish and maintain

effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials of

state and local government, and the general public; ability to travel

frequently to conduct training workshops and participate in local

government public meetings; ability to organize projects and manage

time effectively.

Training and Experience Requirements

Master's degree in historic preservation, planning, architectural

history, or a closely related field and four years of progressive

experience in historic preservation; or graduation from a four-year

college or university with a major in history, planning, or

architectural history, or a closely related field and five years of

progressive experience in historic preservation; or an equivalent

combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from

appropriately accredited institutions.