[MassHistPres] [HP-NH] Position Opening: NH Director/State Historic Preservation Officer

[Wilson, Linda]

A copy of this announcement is also posted online at http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/job_opportunities.html

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Historical Resources, is seeking a Director and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to administer New Hampshire's State Historic Preservation Office. The Director reports to the Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Resources and supervises a staff of professional historians, architectural historians, archaeologists and support staff.  As SHPO, the Director manages the federal preservation program in New Hampshire, including the National Register of Historic Places, Historic Preservation Tax Credits, Section 106 Environmental Review, Certified Local Governments, Survey and Inventory, Planning, Covenant and Technical Assistance programs.
The Division of Historical Resources (DHR) is a state agency, supported by the State of New Hampshire, in addition to the federal Historic Preservation Fund (through a matching grant administered by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior). Among the DHR's state programs and activities are the State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program (SCRAP), archaeological permitting, the NH State Register of Historic Places, the state curatorial program, NH Historical Highway Markers, a quarterly newsletter, the NH Historic Agricultural Structures Advisory Committee, the State Historical Resources Council, and technical assistance to municipalities, citizen groups and planning commissions.  
The DHR works with many other federal, state, and local agencies, organizations, groups, and individuals in areas of mutual interest and concern, such as NH DOT's "Stone Walls" protection policy, the State Land Management Team, and the state's Scenic/Cultural Byways program. Other partnerships focus on affordable housing, rural preservation, traditional arts, natural resource protection, community charrettes, and technical assistance to enable historic properties to meet the requirements of building and safety codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Of its many public/private partnerships, the DHR has an especially strong and productive working relationship with the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, the non-profit statewide organization dedicated to the preservation of New Hampshire's historic buildings, landscapes and communities through leadership, advocacy, and education.
The Division of Historical Resources seeks an energetic and accomplished Director to build on current program strengths and provide leadership to the State on preservation issues. The Director will have program management and decision-making authority encompassing policy, planning, budget, and supervisory responsibilities.
Background and Skills Required:
*	Managerial experience, and strong leadership and supervisory skills 
*	Experience working with other state and federal government agencies 
*	Experience working with the media 
*	Working knowledge of cultural resource preservation laws 
*	Experience preparing and working with governmental budgeting, fiscal management, and grants management procedures 
*	Skilled understanding of current issues and practices related to historic preservation, historic structures, cultural landscapes, and archaeological sites 
*	Well-practiced understanding of federal and state preservation laws, regulations, policies, and procedures 
*	Ability to communicate effectively 
*	Excellent writing and speaking skills 
*	Proven skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus building
*	Ability to provide leadership, support, and direction to professional, technical, and support staff 
*	Ability to maintain and enhance working relationships with other state and federal agencies, legislators, the preservation community, and the general public 
*	Ability to develop and implement short and long range plans that meet established goals and contribute to overall Department goals 
Education and Experience:
This is a highly responsible, upper-level management position requiring a graduate degree in historic preservation or a closely related field with ten years of professional experience and five  years of experience in an administrative capacity.
The successful candidate must have a professional record of significant accomplishments in historic preservation. This candidate should demonstrate evidence of substantial administrative experience, extensive hands-on work related to historic preservation and archaeological resources, and a strong commitment to both historic preservation and serving the public.
Additional information about the Division of Historical Resources is included in the text of New Hampshire Revised Statues 227-C and available online at: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XIX-227-C.htm.  Interested applicants might also want to review the agency website at: http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/.

This is an appointed position; the salary and benefits are regulated by state statute.   An excellent fringe benefits package includes health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and retirement.

Application Process:
Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, five current references with names and phone numbers, and a statement of historic preservation commitment and approach to Kathleen Stanick, Business Administrator, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH  03301. 
Questions regarding the application process or the position's salary and benefits should be directed to Kathleen Stanick, Business Administrator, kstanick at library.state.nh.us or 603/271-2400.
Application materials will be accepted until June 25, 2007. 
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Linda Wilson
HP-NH 07-0016
NEW e-mail address: linda.wilson at dcr.nh.gov 
www.nh.gov/nhdhr