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JOB TITLE: SENIOR PRESERVATION PLANNER
REPORTS TO: CHIEF PLANNER
SALARY RANGE: $48,000 – 58,000

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to elected and appointed officials and the general public regarding historic preservation issues and projects, and advises Boards and Commissions on such issues in relation to land use and zoning policy, and various other regulations. Provides technical assistance in reviewing plans; prepares preliminary analytical research reports and guidelines; and makes recommendations regarding future projects, policy, regulation, and ordinance changes.
• Initiates preservation plans and projects, as well as contributes to the historic preservation element of any long range and comprehensive planning initiatives.
• Completes Requests for Eligibility and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Oversees City’s Local Landmark Program. Educates property owners about various preservation programs and processes and their implications.
• Provides technical staff support to Newton Historical Commission and local historic district commissions.
• Ensures that City meets its requirements as a Certified Local Government.

Education & Job Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate school in historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, or related field; plus three to five years related experience.
• Successful candidate must be able to multi-task with varying project deadlines, possess exceptional interpersonal and problem solving skills, and be able to determine policy or strategy directions. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is extremely desirable.

CONTACT:
Submit resume to Norine Silton, Planning and Development Department, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Centre, MA 02459
or Email: nsilton@newtonma.gov AA/EOE