AOT Senior Historic Preservation Specialist

Vermont, Inc; Barre (VT); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical premium coverage

Dental plan - at no cost

12 paid holidays per year

Paid leave

State Paid Family and Medical Leave

Pension plan

Deferred compensation 457(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivable

Descripción de la vacante

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) seeks a Senior Historic Preservation Specialist to support review and implementation of transportation projects across Vermont. You will ensure evaluations of potential impacts on historic resources align with state and federal preservation requirements.

You’ll lead preservation reviews, assess project activities, and apply Programmatic Agreement requirements (2023) while working in office and field settings.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct historic preservation reviews for transportation projects within an assigned region.
• Evaluate proposed project activities for effects on historic properties and cultural resources.
• Implement reviews in accordance with the PA among FHWA, SHPO, ACHP, and AOT (2023).
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and preservation standards.

Educación

Master's degree or higher in historic preservation

Four or more years of experience in historic preservation

Two or more years as an AOT Historic Preservation Specialist

Descripción del empleo

Title: AOT Senior Historic Preservation Specialist

Application Deadline Date: 11/23/2026

Department: Transportation Agency

Location: Barre, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: $49.45

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking a Senior Historic Preservation Specialist to support the review and implementation of transportation projects throughout Vermont. This position is responsible for ensuring that proposed transportation projects are evaluated for potential impacts to historic and cultural resources, as well as other protected properties, in accordance with applicable state and federal preservation requirements.

The Senior Historic Preservation Specialist assumes overall responsibility for conducting historic preservation reviews of transportation projects within an assigned region. This includes evaluating proposed project activities and determining their potential effects on historic properties and cultural resources, wildlife refuges, and publicly accessible or publicly owned recreation areas, parks, and corridors. The position implements project reviews in accordance with the 2023 Programmatic Agreement (PA) among the Federal Highway Administration, the Vermont State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation Regarding Implementation of the Federal-Aid Highway Program in Vermont.

The position ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and preservation standards, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.); Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, as amended (23 CFR 774); and 22 V.S.A. Chapter 14, the Vermont Historic Preservation Act.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Senior Historic Preservation Specialist (Job Requisition #56066), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Work is performed in both office and field settings, and private means of transportation may be required. Work outside of the normal work schedule and out of the state may be required. Some resources may be located in remote areas that are difficult to access. Outdoor work is performed throughout the year, leading to exposure to all types of weather. Adversarial situations may be encountered in the normal course of duties. Work involves considerable mental demands including the concurrent review of many diverse projects. Work also involves considerable stress stemming from a heavy workload performed under tight time constraints, often working with applicants who do not understand - and may be unsympathetic to the various, mandatory review processes.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience that includes 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 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 Regarding Implementation of the Federal-Aid Highway Program in Vermont (2023) (aka PA
Field and analytical experience in historic preservation in northeastern United States.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.