The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our
customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve
both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,
efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic
opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Department of Highways, Division of Environmental Analysis, Cultural Resource Branch as a
Historic Preservation Coordinator in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to complete or manage
research, documentation, and NRHP evaluation of historic structures or sites that may be impacted by proposed
transportation projects, and coordinate results with appropriate resource agencies to obtain Section 106
clearance.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Conduct limited fieldwork pursuant to obtaining Section 106 clearance for KYTC projects
- Request, review, and manage consultant scopes of work, fieldwork, and reports to obtain Section 106
clearance for KYTC projects
- Coordinate the results of historic preservation investigations with regulatory and federal agencies
including the Kentucky Heritage Council, the Federal Highway Administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, and
KYTC project team members
- Follow changes in regulations, laws, or specifications at the state and federal level and provide feedback
on how such changes may impact project schedules
- Complete data entry on projects so that all team members know the current status for Section 106
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA), Section 4(f) of the National Transportation Act of 1966, the methods of documentation and
assessment of historic structures and locations pursuant to determining eligibility under the National
Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and additional pertinent state and federal laws regulating historic
preservation, which will be significantly enhanced in this position. - Preferred candidates should have four
years experience working in a preservation program or as an employee of cultural resource management firm, and
at least one year of experience working with Section 106.
- Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with the history, settlement, and structures of North
America and preferably a year of historic preservation experience working in the Ohio River Valley, which will
be enhanced in this position
- Applicant should possess a demonstrated familiarity with historic preservation investigation techniques and
general knowledge of analytical procedures, which will be significantly enhanced in this position. - Preferred
candidates shall have a Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or a related field
- Applicant should possess a demonstrated ability to create and assess scopes of work, including schedules and
budgets, for historic preservation investigations, which will be significantly enhanced in this position
- Applicant should possess good organizational as well as interpersonal skills and should be proficient in
communicating complex ideas or projects in brief summaries
Benefits and Perks:
Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs.
- The opportunity to telework for two days of the work week
Additional position information (travel required, standing, stooping, bending and lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.)
Work is typically performed both in an office setting and in the field. Note that field conditions such as
weather and terrain will vary significantly by season and location within the state.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government
with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify
once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or
https://dhs.gov/e-verify
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm
and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
We look forward to reviewing your application!
