[MassHistPres] Job Posting -- City of Newton

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August 2007

                         City of Newton, MA
                     Department of Planning and
                             Development
                             JOB POSTING

Job Title:	 Senior Preservation Planner
Reports To:  Chief planner
Salary Range:	$48,000 – 58,000
Job Responsibilities
*   Acts as a resource to elected and appointed officials
    and the general public regarding historic
    preservation issues and projects, and advises Boards
    and Commissions on such issues in relation to land
    use and zoning policy, and various other
    regulations.  Provides technical assistance in
    reviewing plans; prepares preliminary analytical
    research reports and guidelines; and makes
    recommendations regarding future projects, policy,
    regulation, and ordinance changes.
*   Initiates preservation plans and projects, as well as
    contributes to the historic preservation element of
    any long range and comprehensive planning
    initiatives.
*   Completes Requests for Eligibility and nominations
    to the National Register of Historic Places.
    Oversees City’s Local Landmark Program. Educates
    property owners about various preservation
    programs and processes and their implications.
*   Provides technical staff support to Newton
    Historical Commission and local historic district
    commissions.
*   Ensures that City meets its requirements as a
    Certified Local Government.
Education & Job Experience:
*   Master’s degree from an accredited graduate school
    in historic preservation, architecture, architectural
    history, or related field; plus three to five years
    related experience.
*   Successful candidate must be able to multi-task with
    varying project deadlines, possess exceptional
    interpersonal and problem solving skills, and be
    able to determine policy or strategy directions.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word,
    Excel and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    is extremely desirable.

CONTACT: Submit resume to Norine Silton,
Planning and Development Department, Newton City
Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Centre, MA
02459 or
Email: nsilton at newtonma.gov  AA/EOE