Planner II - Historic Preservation

Planner II - Historic Preservation

Salary

$58,037.00 - $66,390.00 Annually

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

02.106 07-26

Department

PLANNING

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

A vacancy exists in the Department of Planning for a Historic Preservation Planner in the Development Review Division.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

Definition of Responsibility

This is a technical planning position in support of the Department of Planning's Historic Preservation Section. The primary responsibilities will focus on public education and community outreach. The work and responsibilities will include a broad range of topics, such as historic preservation planning, land use and zoning, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), historic tax credits, architectural surveying, archival research, and community engagement.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Preservation Services Chief, compiles and analyzes data; prepares oral and written reports and presentations; assists with the review of applications, historic property research, and documentation; and assists with workshops or webinars.

Essential Job Duties

• Public education and community outreach

• Develops workshops, webinars, or other events promoting and educating constituents about the County's Historic preservation program

• Assists with presentations to local neighborhood or community groups

• Develops educational materials regarding the County's historic and historic places

• Develops social media campaigns and/or posts

• Develops promotional materials, educating the public about the County's programs

• Assists the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Administrator and Chief with training for the Landmarks Preservation Commission members

• Attend events hosted by various business, community, heritage, and historic preservation groups

• Historic property research and documentation

• Conducts site visits/ fieldwork as needed for historic property documentation

• Conducts historic property research and documentation, including the completion of the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties' form

• Assists with County Landmark or County historic district nominations, including research and evaluation

• Technical support to the County's Historic Preservation Program

• Assist the LPC Administrator with reviewing applications to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well as preparing staff reports

• Utilizes design guidelines, the County Code, and general preservation and architectural knowledge to draft reports and other determinations

• Attends evening meetings of the Landmarks Preservation Commission

• Assists with reviewing and processing applications for the County's historic tax credit program

• Assists the section with maintaining records

• Assists in the daily operations, including general administrative and technical tasks, such as updating County web pages and preparing mailings

• Fielding phone calls and answering emails

• Assist with reviewing permits, development plans, zoning, or other planning-related documents

• Assists with reviewing demolition permits and determining if the resource has the potential to be a Structure of Unusual Importance

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or a historic preservation-related field, plus three years professional experience in historic preservation planning.

(Additional planning education beyond a bachelors degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Additional professional and/or paraprofessional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in historic preservation, architectural history, history, or a historic preservation-related field, plus one year of professional experience in historic preservation planning

• Related Fields such as: architecture, business administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, law, public administration, and social sciences (e.g., economics, geography, political science, sociology, urban and/or regional affairs or studies, etc.)

Technical Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with National Register Historic Places guidelines for evaluating the significance of historic properties
• Familiarity and experience with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and local historic preservation design guidelines
• Working knowledge and ability to conduct historic research, title and deed searches, and documentation of historic properties
• Knowledge of historic architectural styles and historic building technologies/methods
• Knowledge of the Maryland Historical Trust's Maryland Inventory of Historic Property program
• Familiarity and experience with completing and submitting state inventory forms, particularly for the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties program
• Familiarity with Maryland and Baltimore County History
• Familiarity with Historic Preservation Commissions
• Familiarity with Historic Tax Credit programs
• Ability to use a computer to access information, conduct research, communicate via videoconferencing platforms, and perform basic word processing and spreadsheet operations
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals, organizations, and public bodies
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to write, proofread, edit, and rewrite documents effectively and to produce accurate final documents
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple deadlines, set individual priorities, manage time effectively, and apply consistently sound judgment
• Familiarity or experience with GIS mapping, particularly in the context of historic resources, is preferred but not required
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the positions required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Historic Preservation Planner II-Development Review

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be evaluated based on their training and experience, as stated in their applications, including their responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Must attend evening meetings of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may require travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, a drug screen, and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background check, education verification, and a fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems, or Baltimore County Community College, and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Select the option that best describes your education and experience. *Related Fields such as: architecture, business administration, civil engineering, landscape architecture, law, public administration, and social sciences are acceptable, (e.g., economics, geography, political science, sociology, urban and/or regional affairs or studies, etc.)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in planning or a related field*, plus one year of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in planning or a related field*, plus three years of professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience
• AA degree in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or a related field*, plus five (5) years professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience
• High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus seven (7) years professional planning, zoning, development, or land use experience or a related field*
• I do not have the above combinations of education and experience.

04

Provide specific example(s) of the duties you have performed in professional planning, zoning, development, land use, or a related field*. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described in detail in the Work History/Experience section on this application. If you do not have this experience, respond by entering "NA" in the space below.

05

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience reviewing and helping others complete detailed applications for historic reviews for alterations and/or historic tax credit applications, and/or for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation, local historic guidelines or regulations, providing technical review and comments when appropriate?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No", respond by entering N/A to this question.

08

Do you have basic knowledge of architectural terms and styles, as well as any experience conducting architectural surveys, historic property research, and completing Maryland Inventory survey forms?

• Yes
• No

09

Provide specific example(s) of the knowledge/experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No", respond by entering N/A to this question.

10

Do you have experience with evaluating properties using the criteria for the National Register of Historic Places and/or managing the functions of a historic board or commission?

• Yes
• No

11

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "No", respond by entering N/A to this question.

12

Do you have experience utilizing software to perform planning-related duties? Examples: sketch up, InDesign, GIS mapping.

• Yes
• No

13

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, in the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No", respond by entering N/A to this question.

14

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, e-mail address, and contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov