Senior Historic Preservation Specialist

State of Vermont

. Support the review and implementation of transportation projects throughout Vermont .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBarre • Vermont • United StatesSenior💰 $32 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in historic preservation, including compliance with state and federal regulations, and the ability to evaluate project impacts on cultural resources and wildlife. Proficient in applying the National Register Criteria and implementing Programmatic Agreements relevant to transportation projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Historic PreservationExperience In Historic PreservationFamiliarity With National Register CriteriaImplementation Of Programmatic AgreementsField Experience In Historic Preservation

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Hard Skills

Historic Preservation ReviewsCultural Resource ManagementProject EvaluationCompliance With Preservation StandardsAnalytical Skills In Historic Preservation

Soft Skills

Communication With ApplicantsAbility To Work OutdoorsFlexibility In Work Schedule

Industry Keywords

2023 Programmatic AgreementSecretary Of The Interior's StandardsVermont State Historic Preservation OfficerFederal Highway AdministrationWildlife RefugesPublic Recreation Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the review and implementation of transportation projects throughout Vermont
Conduct historic preservation reviews of transportation projects within an assigned region
Evaluate proposed project activities and determine potential effects on historic properties and cultural resources
Evaluate potential effects on wildlife refuges and publicly accessible or publicly owned recreation areas, parks, and corridors
Implement project reviews in accordance with the 2023 Programmatic Agreement
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and preservation standards
Review transportation projects in office and field settings
Work with applicants regarding mandatory historic preservation review processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or higher in historic preservation, architectural history, or a closely related field AND four (4) or more years of experience in historic preservation or related field
OR two (2) or more years as an AOT Historic Preservation Specialist
Familiarity applying the National Register Criteria and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation
Experience implementing Programmatic Agreements that delegate authority of cultural resource management laws and regulations
Familiarity with the 2023 Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation
Field and analytical experience in historic preservation in northeastern United States
Private means of transportation may be required
Ability to work outside the normal work schedule and out of the state when required
Ability to access remote areas and work outdoors throughout the year in all types of weather

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program