PRESERVATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR 32121

EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/01/91 EEO CODE: B

This is the first class in the Preservation Program series which focuses on coordinating historic preservation program activities including identification, registration, protection, conservation and use of archaeological and architectural resources of cultural and historic significance. Positions in this class are located in a statewide historic preservation agency and are responsible for planning and coordinating a single complex preservation program such as federal project reviews, tax act reviews or historic easements. This class is distinguished from the Preservation Program Manager class by the latter's responsibility for directing multiple programs and greater supervisory authority.

Complexity of the Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty requiring the review, analysis and evaluation of various technical and legal factors to plan, develop and coordinate a complex preservation program area. This class reviews, analyzes and interprets federal and state statutes, policies, programs, guidelines and plans as related to the assigned program area to protect or manage major classes of historic resources; assesses and evaluates legal and technical requirements and develops strategies and plans for monitoring and evaluating program plans and program implementation; provides technical and legal guidance and training to a staff in support of implementation; monitors and assesses program activities and evaluates results; prepares and writes documents and reports related to program area; and represents agency in matters related to program area of responsibility.

Supervision Given: Typically supervision is not a factor, however, supervision of one or more lower level professional positions, or a number of temporary, wage employees may occur.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from a Preservation Program Manager. Most activities and decisions relating to assignments are made independently. Completed work is reviewed and evaluated in terms of expected results.

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Scope: Positions in this class interpret, evaluate, plan and monitor a single historic preservation program of considerable complexity on a statewide basis.

Impact of Actions: Errors in analysis, judgment, planning and monitoring may result in sanctions brought about by violations of preservation laws and regulations; in the loss of or irreparable harm to historic resources throughout the Commonwealth; may affect the accomplishment of state, federal, local and private development projects, and may have economic impacts in public and private sectors. Accurate analysis and judgments and effective planning and monitoring will significantly increase the capability of the agency.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contact with all levels of agency employees; local, state, and federal officials; technical experts in the private sector; special interest groups; and the general public regarding the specific program for which the position is responsible. Contacts involve the coordination and negotiation of plans and activities, the exchange of information and technical and legal advice, responses to complaints, and issuing approvals or support.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of technical, legal and resource management practices and procedures as they apply to the particular historic preservation discipline and property type such as landscape, historic building or district, or prehistoric site; of agency programs procedures and policies related to historic preservation issues, of applicable state and federal regulations; and of project management methods and techniques.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to apply technical, legal and scientific knowledge and planning principles and practices to a complex historic preservation program area; to plan, schedule, coordinate, assess and evaluate program area functions: to analyze, comprehend, interpret, and evaluate complex technical and legal documents; to plan the use of all types of resources; to provide technical/legal advice and training; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and groups.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE *

Licenses or Certifications: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in historic preservation, preservation law, history, archaeology, architectural history, architecture or a related historic preservation field.

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Level and Type of Experiences: Progressively responsible experience in a historic preservation field relevant to a primary program area. Experience in researching, interpreting and communicating complex technical/legal subjects; analyzing and interpreting data; coordinating, planning and monitoring programs; and translating laws, policies, and regulations into agency programs.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding know ledges and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established in November, 1990, as part of the Preservation Program series of classes for positions responsible for the management and coordination of state-wide programs for the preservation of historic and cultural resources.

*The Qualifications Guide should be used for classification and compensation analysis. Recruitment and selection standards must be based on job related knowledges, skills end abilities as indicated in the position description.