Historic Preservation Specialist

The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for Historic Preservation Specialist in the Bureau of Planning. This management position is responsible for the administration of the City’s historic architectural resources, enforcement of historic district regulations in the City’s Municipal Historic Districts and Architectural Conservation Overlay Districts, management of Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications through the Harrisburg Architectural Review Board (HARB) review process, review and updating of the Historic District Design Guidelines and other relevant documentation, and assisting the pubic with questions regarding the regulations and processes of historic districts. Additionally, the archivist will also review and coordinate the management of the City’s archives for their relocation from the Honorable Eugenia Smith Family Life Center in Reservoir Park to the proposed State Archives facility. This position works closely with the Bureau of Codes regarding enforcement and interpretation of state and local ordinances. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning. This position is a management, FLSA exempt position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Harrisburg offers an annual salary up to $50,750.00 (commensurate with experience and qualifications). This full-time position also includes an excellent benefits package: defined pension plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time) and health care benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision).

The City intends to fill this position as soon as possible. It will remain open until filled. If interested, please submit a cover letter, your resume, three employment references and salary history to:

City of Harrisburg, Bureau of Human Resources
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Government Center
10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 255-6475

Email: HR@harrisburgpa.gov (electronic submission preferred)

The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wanda R.D. Williams, Mayor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person