Statutory qualifications:

·         Graduate degree in American history,  anthropology, architecture, or historic preservation or related disciplines;

·         Five years professional experience in American history, anthropology, architecture or historic preservation or any combination of these; or

·         A substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the applicants chosen field.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:

·         Strong leadership and management skills needed as Division Director and leader of historic preservation in New Mexico

·         Ability to understand and coordinate the various preservation professions to work toward common goals

·         Ability to administer all function areas within HPD

·         Excellent mediation skills

·         Understanding of the breadth and potential of the position to further the goals of heritage and preservation statewide

·         Political acumen

·         Knowledge of preservation law at local, state and national levels

·         Skills in working with diverse cultural groups and interest groups

·         Solid understanding of the cultural heritage of the Southwest