HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST 3 - SHPO Programs Supervisor, Architectural Historian

Announcement Number: 52803 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/14/2025

Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Historic Preservation Specialists perform professional cultural resource management activities in the form of statewide historic preservation efforts to ensure compliance with State and/or federal programs, laws, rules and regulations. This includes cooperating with other agencies and the public in conducting a comprehensive statewide survey of cultural resources and maintaining a paper, electronic, and/or GIS inventory of such properties; identifying and nominating eligible resources to the National and State Registers of Historic Places or recognizing resources by erecting State Historic Markers; preparing and implementing a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan; assisting in the administration of the federal historic preservation assistance program within the State; advising and assisting as appropriate, federal and State agencies and local governments in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities; cooperating with federal agencies, local governments and the public to ensure that cultural resources are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development; providing public information, education, training and technical assistance relating to Federal and State Historic Preservation Programs; cooperating with local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs, and assisting local governments in becoming Certified Local Governments (CLGs); providing technical advice to the State of Nevada's Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP); managing the statutorily-mandated Nevada Site Stewardship Program; administration of the Comstock Historic District for the State as per the requirements of NRS 384; management of the Comstock History Center in Virginia City; administration of Nevada's Native American burial protection legislation.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State. This position is located in Carson City and will serve as the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office's SHPO Programs Supervisor. This SOI qualified chief Architectural Historian will supervise Historic Preservation Specialists I and II and a Grants & Projects Analyst I positions by assigning and reviewing work and setting priorities. This full-time position includes in-depth reviews of proposed construction projects for historic architectural resources and will manage various federal and state programs including the Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP) grant program for historic buildings, the SHPO's active preservation covenants, Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Subgrants, Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program, National Register of Historic Places, Nevada State Register of Historic Places, and the Certified Local Governments (CLG) program. The applicant must have professional experience applying The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Standards for Rehabilitation to historic building projects. The position will coordinate with staff and the public to ensure prompt and efficient review of federal and state funded historic preservation grants, covenants, and proposed nominations. The incumbent will assist the Administrator to prepare elements of the State's preservation plan. This is not a complete description of the position's responsibilities.

To see full Class Specifications visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/70/07-869%20spec%20.pdf

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited university in history, architectural history, historic preservation, art history, archaeology, anthropology, cultural geography or related field and two years of professional experience performing historic preservation work in archaeology, architectural history, history, or planning; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in history, architectural history, historic preservation, art history, archaeology, anthropology, cultural geography or closely related field and three years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Historic Preservation Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Applicants' professional qualifications must meet National Park Service standards as described in the Code of Federal Regulations for an Architectural Historian as described in 36 CFR 61. Special Requirements ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: Per 36CFR61 positions in the Architectural History discipline require a Master's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or a closely related field, with course work in American architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field plus one of the following: (1) at least 2 years of full-time experience in research, writing or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or (2) substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment. Additional Position Criteria This position requires applicants to attach a writing sample that applies the Standards for Rehabilitation to a historic building project. Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for an Architectural Historian is required. Experience with managing federal and state funded grants for historic preservation projects are required. Experience with the SHPO program areas that this position will manage including: National Register of Historic Places, Nevada State Register of Historic Places, Certified Local Governments, Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) subgrants, Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP) grant program, and covenants is required. Professional experience in the review of projects meeting The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties is required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) If you currently reside outside of the Carson City, NV area, are you willing to relocate to the Carson City, NV area?

2) This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Do you possess a valid driver's license and/or evidence of equivalent mobility?

3) This position requires up to 25% of travel. Are you willing to meet this travel mandate?

4) This position requires applicants to attach a writing sample that applies the Standards for Rehabilitation to a historic building project. Have you attached a writing sample?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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