AOT Senior Historic Preservation Specialist

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking a Senior Historic Preservation Specialist to support the review and implementation of transportation projects throughout Vermont. This position is responsible for ensuring that proposed transportation projects are evaluated for potential impacts to historic and cultural resources, as well as other protected properties, in accordance with applicable state and federal preservation requirements.

The Senior Historic Preservation Specialist assumes overall responsibility for conducting historic preservation reviews of transportation projects within an assigned region. This includes evaluating proposed project activities and determining their potential effects on historic properties and cultural resources, wildlife refuges, and publicly accessible or publicly owned recreation areas, parks, and corridors. The position implements project reviews in accordance with the 2023 Programmatic Agreement (PA) among the Federal Highway Administration, the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation Regarding Implementation of the Federal-Aid Highway Program in Vermont.

The position ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and preservation standards, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.); Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, as amended (23 CFR 774); and 22 V.S.A. Chapter 14, the Vermont Historic Preservation Act.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Senior Historic Preservation Specialist (Job Requisition #56066) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chris.Slesar@vermont.gov . Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in both office and field settings, and private means of transportation may be required. Work outside of the normal work schedule and out of the state may be required. Some resources may be located in remote areas that are difficult to access. Outdoor work is performed throughout the year, leading to exposure to all types of weather. Adversarial situations may be encountered in the normal course of duties. Work involves considerable mental demands including the concurrent review of many diverse projects. Work also involves considerable stress stemming from a heavy workload performed under tight time constraints, often working with applicants who do not understand - and may be unsympathetic to the various, mandatory review processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in historic preservation, architectural history, or a closely related field AND four (4) or more years of experience in historic preservation or related field. OR Two (2) or more years as an AOT Historic Preservation Specialist.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience that includes familiarity applying the National Register Criteria and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation. Experience implementing Programmatic Agreements that delegate authority of cultural resource management laws and regulations. Familiarity with the Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation Regarding Implementation of the Federal-Aid Highway Program in Vermont (2023) (aka PA Field and analytical experience in historic preservation in northeastern United States.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

Low cost group life insurance

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.