PRESERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR 32123
EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/01/91 EEO CODE: A
CLASS CONCEPT/FUNCTION
This is the third and managerial class in the Preservation Program series that requires a combination of managerial and technical historic preservation responsibilities in a major division of the Department of Historic Resources. Positions in this class are responsible for directing and evaluating a statewide program that provides a highly technical assessment of the architectural, historic, and archaeological significance of sites and structures across the state; and technical guidance as to whether the structures, sites, and artifacts must remain undisturbed, be destroyed, or be scientifically excavated. Positions in this class prepare regulations governing treatment of archaeological resources on state-owned lands; the designation and treatment of significant historic resources state-wide; and the excavation of human burials state-wide. This class has responsibility for daily operations of a major agency division. This class is distinguished from the Preservation Manager by the latter's responsibility for managing several complex preservation programs.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK
Complexity of the Work: Performs work of unusual difficulty. Positions in this class establish policies and procedures for the evaluation and treatment of historic, architectural, and archaeological resources statewide both in the specific application of extant state and federal regulations and statutes, and in the creation of new policy and regulation in the name of the agency. Positions in this class prepare grant proposals for submission both to the federal government and to various private organizations. Positions oversee or conduct technical negotiations with other local, state, and federal government agencies and with private developers concerning the appropriate treatment of resources pursuant to state and federal environmental laws and regulations, and to federal tax laws. Positions may provide expert testimony to legislative committees or to the courts and expert advice to local governing bodies. Positions in this class prepare annual work plans and programs to establish priorities and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; develop budgets and monitor spending for their divisions; monitor program performance to ensure compliance with
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applicable state and federal guidelines and to ensure achievement of work Program objectives.
Supervision Given: Positions in this class supervise and direct the work of Archaeologists, Historians, Architectural Historians, Preservation Program Coordinators, and related technical, supervisory and management classes.
Supervision Received: Administrative direction is received from the Deputy Director, Department of Historic Resources. Positions in this class plan, develop, and organize all phases of work within very broad program parameters.
Scope: Positions in this class are technical experts for a subject area and have statewide program responsibility. Incumbents plan, develop. and oversee Programs essential to the mission of the agency.
Impact of Actions: Decisions and actions by persons in this class could have major and direct effects on the historic, archaeological, and architectural resources of the Commonwealth. Technical accuracy and correct decision making is essential to protect resources worthy of protection and to allow the destruction of others to provide for orderly growth and economic development throughout Virginia.
Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contact with other state agencies, local officials, federal agencies, out-of-state professional colleagues, the general public, and private developers to discuss specific projects, program development, applicable state and federal guidelines and to make presentations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of specific historic preservation program areas including applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines; working knowledge of budget development and monitoring, and managerial techniques to provide effective direction to program staff.
Skills: None identified for this class.
Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan and direct both projects and broad programs, to develop long-range plans, to analyze problems and offer solutions; to interpret policy and regulations and apply them to specific program areas; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to manage small-group meetings; and to negotiate settlements.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE *
Licenses or Certifications: None.
Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in history, archaeology, architectural history, or architecture.
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Level and Type of Experiences: Progressively responsible technical and managerial experience in the specific program area, including supervision of professional staff.
An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledges and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.
CLASS HISTORY
This class was established in November, 1990, as part of a series of classes for positions responsible for the management 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.