DOS - OPS HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST - 45945239

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, seeks an Architectural Historian in Tallahassee to support the State Historic Preservation Officer in administering federal and state historic preservation responsibilities. You will review projects under Section 106 NHPA and Chapter 267, coordinate with agencies and stakeholders, and help ensure appropriate treatment of historic properties.

The role requires a Master’s degree in architectural history or six years of related

Qualifications

• Master's degree in architectural history or six years of related experience.
• Knowledge of NHPA and Florida Historical Resources Act (Chapter 267).
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Reviews projects to assess effects on historical resources under federal/state laws.
• Evaluates archaeological and historical resources within project areas.
• Provides technical assistance to agencies, consultants, and the public.
• Consults on appropriate treatment of historic properties per NHPA and Florida statutes.
• Prepares official review correspondence with agencies and consultants.
• Maintains project files and meets review deadlines.
• Assists in managing the Compliance and Review tracking database.

Skills

Architectural history

Research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Deductive reasoning

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in Architectural History

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

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Date: Oct 16, 2026

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Requisition No:885788

Agency: Department of State

• Six (6) years of direct work experience in architectural history, historic preservation, American history, art history or a related field. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields, incorporating coursework in American architectural history, may substitute for the required years of experience. (Copy of college transcripts are required if using education to qualify)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local historic preservation laws and rules/regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and Florida Historical Resources Act (Chapter 267, Florida Statutes)
• Current resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant’s skills and experience align with the posted position.
• Knowledge of Florida’s historical resources.
• Ability to conduct research and apply deductive reasoning to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Ability to communicate and convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Preferences:

• Experience working with federal, state, and/or local historic preservation laws and regulations.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems software.
• Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluating historic properties.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a professional position that serves as an Architectural Historian within the Federal and State Compliance and Review Section of the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources. The Federal and State Compliance and Review Section supports the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in administering federal and state historic preservation responsibilities. The section reviews projects subject to federal and state historic preservation laws including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, to evaluate potential effects on historic properties and cultural resource. Through consultant, technical assistance, and coordination with government agencies, project applicants and other stakeholders, the Section works to ensure that historic preservation considerations are appropriately addressed in project planning and decision-making.

• Reviews project submissions and permit applications to assess their effects on historical resources in accordance with federal, state, and/or local preservation laws and their implementing regulations.
• Reviews project areas to identify and evaluate archaeological and historical resources and to evaluate the potential for previously unrecorded resources to be present within a project area.
• Provides technical assistance and information regarding the Compliance and Review program to federal, state, and local agencies, private consultants, and the public, particularly as it relates to their role in the historic preservation review process.
• Consults with federal, state, and private entities on appropriate treatment of historic properties and archaeological sites pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, and the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Prepares appropriate official review correspondence with government agencies, consultants, and other entities as necessary.
• Maintains project files in an orderly manner and consistently meets project review deadlines.
• Assist in managing the general inbox account and logging in projects to the Compliance and Review tracking database.
• Performs other related duties as required.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS : A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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