Job Description

Requisition No: 876911

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST - 45000309

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000309

Salary: $42,000

Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2026

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Department of State

Historic Preservationist, 45000309

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Preservation

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of direct work experience in one of these fields: architectural history, historic preservation, American History, art history or related field . Or
• A master’s degree in architectural history, historic preservation, American History, art history, or a related field. A transcript is required documenting educational level.
• A resume, cover letter, and writing sample are required for this application. The resume and cover letter should document your education and experience and briefly state how you meet the requirements for this position. The writing sample can be an excerpt from a National Register nomination you wrote, a paper or article, or other professional document that demonstrates your ability to present and analyze information.

Preferences:

• Has coursework in American architectural history or historic preservation as part of their educational background.
• At least one year of professional, volunteer, or internship experience researching and documenting historic properties.
• Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation and how to prepare a National Register Nomination Form (National Register program, evaluation criteria, forms, process).
• Knowledge of, or experience with federal and state historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Knowledge of Florida’s history and architecture
• Skilled in Arc GIS

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Historic Preservationist works in the Survey and Registration Section of the Bureau of Historic Preservation. Their primary responsibilities include the evaluation of properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places using the National Register Criteria; the research, writing, editing, and evaluation of National Register nominations; the review and commenting upon historic resource surveys; and interaction with the public, including answering inquiries about the National Register. They will serve as the expert on the National Register program and will give procedural and substantive guidance to applicants and staff. Occasional travel to conduct site visits or public meetings will be required.

About the Survey and Registration Section

The Survey and Registration section of the Bureau of Historic Preservation is responsible for implementing and managing the National Register of Historic Places (NR) and the Certified Local Government (CLG) programs in Florida. The section evaluates properties for historic designation and assists in the research, writing, editing, and listing of NR nominations. It also provides technical assistance regarding the evaluation of properties using the NR Criteria to other sections of the Bureau, other state and federal agencies, and the public. Under the CLG program, the section is the primary liaison between federal, state, and local historic preservation government programs. It provides training and technical assistance to local governments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation, federal regulations, forms, and nomination process.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or local historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Register Program regulations, 36 CFR 60.
• Knowledge of historic resource survey procedures and practice
• Ability to apply the NR Criteria when evaluating properties for listing.
• Ability and skills in researching, writing, reviewing, and editing National Register nominations.
• Ability and skills in conducting or evaluating historic resource or architectural survey.
• Ability to conduct public meetings and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish goals and objectives, prepare reports, problem solve, and work under stress.
• Ability and skills in project management.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.