Preservation Planner

The Town of Brookline is accepting applications for a planner specializing in Preservation. The ideal candidate will assist the Planning Department with processing applications for review by the Preservation and NCD Commissions; review plans for all exterior renovations to buildings within Local Historic Districts and NCDs; prepare materials for public hearings; assist in the administration of the Town’s Demolition Delay By-law; and work with other Town departments, property owners and the general public on a wide variety of historic and preservation subjects. Perform complex administrative and professional work in administering the Town’s Local Historic Districts, Neighborhood Conservation Districts (NCD) and Demolition Delay By-law to identify, preserve, and protect the architectural and historical resources of the Town.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in historic preservation or closely related field; Master’s degree highly desirable; or any equivalent combination of education, training
and experience. Working knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to historic preservation, architectural history, and the cultural and landscape resources of historic preservation planning.

Preservation Planner Job Description

Education, Training and Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in historic preservation or related field; Master’s degree highly desirable; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Requirements: 
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license

Knowledge, Ability and Skill: 
Knowledge:  Working knowledge state and federal regulations pertaining to historic preservation.  General knowledge of architectural history.  General knowledge of the cultural and landscape resources of historic preservation planning. 

Ability:   Ability to read architectural plans.  Ability to assess the significance of buildings and landscapes. Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of federal/state/local organizations and agencies.  Ability to handle inquiries and/or complaints tactfully and effectively. 

Skill:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Skill in all of the above listed tools and equipment.  Superior organizational skills.

Physical  Requirements:            

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and other common office objects.  Lifts/moves objects weighing up to 10 pounds.  Communicates verbally and in writing.  Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.  Ability to operate a keyboard at an efficient speed.                                               

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)