Senior Planner Historic Preservation
City of Boise

Summary Statement

A perfect blend of urban innovation and historical preservation, it is no surprise the City of Boise tops many national lists for growth and desirability. The Department of Planning and Development is currently seeking a professional and experienced individual, passionate about historical preservation and restoration. This Senior Planner-Historic Preservation will beautifully blend our capital's thrilling history and exciting future.
This position:

• Oversees and performs independent, professional planning work to promote and regulate the preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic structures within the City
• Assists property owners and design professionals in the planning and permitting process within the City's historic districts
• Provides professional and technical assistance to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative and is performed under general direction

To provide a safe and healthy workplace for all City of Boise employees, residents, and community members, new employment offers are contingent upon the applicant providing proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination process according to current CDC guidance to the City, on a confidential basis, or receiving an exemption from the vaccination requirement as a legally required medical or religious accommodation two weeks prior to the applicant's scheduled start date.

Essential Functions

Supervises and performs professional planning work to meet the City's strategic goals in historic preservation. Meets with applicants for design advice prior to the application process for analysis and issuance of certificates of appropriateness and building permits. Conducts pre-application meetings with applicants for design advice for analysis and issuance of certificates of appropriateness and building permits. Performs on-site visits of subject properties for research, public notice posting, and photographs. Analyzes application materials to ensure compliance with appropriate codes. Writes detailed, technical staff reports with analysis and findings for review by the Historic Preservation Commission. Issues Certificates of Appropriateness. Presents staff report findings to the Historic Preservation Commission at public hearings. Conducts work sessions for the Historic Preservation Commission. Scans and uploads documents and correspondence to the database. Conducts zoning inspections for all projects within a City Historic District. (35%)

Provides assistance to the public through telephone, email, in-person, and in the field. Works with other City staff to ensure the historic preservation page of the City's website is current. Fields zoning enforcement complaints within the historic districts. Works with Zoning Enforcement Officers and property owners on mitigation and abatement of zoning enforcement issues. Reviews and releases construction bonds for completion of work. Organizes special events, façade easements, and interpretive displays, prepares various educational brochures, and updates guidelines and of Historic Preservation Plan. Acts as a liaison between the City of Boise and Neighborhood Associations, attends meetings, fields questions and concerns, and is available for special events. Provides assistance and support to other preservation groups. (30%)

Works in cooperation and compliance with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office and the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. This includes acting as the Certified Local Government (CLG) liaison, and providing and participating in intergovernmental outreach, education, and support. This may also include managing grants, including the CLG grant program, which involves identifying eligible projects and training opportunities for staff and historic preservation commissioners. Additionally, the position acts on the City's behalf in applying for other grants and funding opportunities related to historic preservation. (20%)

Supervisory Responsibilities: Employees in this position are authorized to recommend and/or effect the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, performance evaluations, transferring, promoting, assigning of significant duties, rewarding, disciplining and terminating employment; exercise independent judgment to direct others work and have the authority to take corrective action; and, utilize people skills to communicate, motivate and direct or oversee a person, group, department, or organization. (15%)
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, Historic Preservation or related field
• 4 years of professional-level experience in historic preservation, architecture, professional planning, and urban design
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• And/or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Knowledge

• Goals and objectives of a historic preservation program
• Application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, methods, techniques, and materials, and of pertinent ordinances, codes and regulations
• Sources and availability of current information in the field of historic preservation
• Funding sources for historic preservation; planning research, zoning and community renewal activities, organizing and implementing historic preservation programs
• Research techniques, report writing, and computer software applications related to the work

Abilities

• Provide effective assistance in the development and administration of a historic preservation program
• Prepare and compile comprehensive reports
• Analyze situations or a wide variety of complex data, and demonstrate independent judgment in arriving at conclusions
• Present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups
• Plan and carry out historical research effectively and evaluate historic preservation data
• Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations
• Communicate effectively in the English Language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
• Maintain regular attendance, and perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
• Capable of operating vehicles safely and having an acceptable driving record

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's Degree in Architecture, City Planning, Historic Preservation, Archeology or related field
• 4 years of experience in historic preservation, architecture, professional planning, urban design, or similar field
• Experience in the public sector
• Possession of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification and LEED (an internationally recognized green building certification system developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC))

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes including a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes the sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Walking on uneven or unimproved surfaces for site visits, etc.
This position works: and attends a substantial number of scheduled evening meetings and sometimes weekend meetings.

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