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State of Missouri · 13 hours ago

Certified Local Government Coordinator - 7010303

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The State of Missouri is committed to preserving and enhancing the environment through its Department of Natural Resources. The Certified Local Government Coordinator will administer the CLG program and the Historic Preservation Fund, providing technical assistance and expertise to ensure the preservation of Missouri’s historic places.

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Responsibilities

Administer the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) subgrant program, including providing assistance in the development of grant proposals, review/scoring of grant applications, development of grant contract and milestones, inspection of grant-funded activities to ensure conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, final review and approval of grant funded activities

Administer the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, which includes conducting annual CLG evaluation visits, providing technical assistance to local governments on establishing historic preservation commissions and ordinances, and organizing regional trainings and planning the annual Certified Local Government Forum. Assist in other CLG program activities as necessary to ensure the program is meeting its mandated requirements

Assist with the development of outreach and grant assistance program workshops and curriculum which provide technical assistance and promote awareness and understanding of historic preservation

Assist in the development of a statewide preservation plan

Assist as needed with review and consultation on projects undergoing Section 106 review, Historic Tax Credit applications, and National Register eligibility assessments and nominations

Visit historic properties around the State of Missouri, attend meetings and statewide conferences, and prepare site visit reports

The position will require some travel with occasional night or weekend hours for site visits, special events or public meetings

Site visit conditions may involve abandoned buildings, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing flights of stairs, low light situations, and dust

This position will be performed with significant independence, judgment, and initiative within established guidelines

Qualification

Graduate degree in historyArchitectural designTechnical ability to review architectureNational Historic Preservation ActMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service skillsConduct researchOperating systemsOral communicationWork independently

Required

Graduate degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or closely related field and one year of relevant experience

Knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, and building materials and systems with an emphasis on historic projects

Technical ability to skillfully review and interpret architectural styles, types, drawings, terms, construction systems and materials

Familiarity with the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations

Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual

Familiarity with the operation of local historic preservation commissions and the fundamentals of establishing local preservation ordinances

Excellent customer service skills and experience with providing technical assistance to external clients

Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, state and federal partners, and external clients

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments and manage a complex records system

Ability to conduct research for in-house projects and to provide assistance to the public

Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods

Standards: Knowledge of standards that either are compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines

Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees' performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees' efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly

Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services

Oral Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately

Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications

Preferred

Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid life insurance

Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance

Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance

Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees