Historic Preservation Officer

Storey, County of (NV); Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Storey County is seeking an experienced administrator to lead historic preservation, museum operations, and artifact management. You will coordinate with nonprofit organizations managing county properties and work with the Comstock Historic District Commission to develop and implement cultural resources programs.

The role offers independence, potential staff supervision, and a path to advance initiatives in historic and cultural resources management. A background check will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in history, anthropology, museum studies, historic preservation, or closely related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in museum operations, collections management, historic preservation, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Master's in architectural history meeting standards may be preferred.
• Experience providing program leadership or supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and administer county programs for historic preservation and museum operations.
• Coordinate artifact and collection management.
• Coordinate with nonprofit organizations managing historic county properties and with the Comstock Historic District Commission.
• Develop and implement historic and cultural resources programs with independence and autonomy.
• May lead or supervise other employees.

Skills

Program leadership

Coordination

Staff supervision

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in history/related field

Master's in historic architecture (preferred)

Job description

Under general direction, the incumbent builds and administers county programs for historic preservation, museum operations, artifact and collection management, and coordination with non‑profit organizations managing historic county properties, and may serve in and coordinate key administration roles with the Comstock Historic District Commission.This position works with a high level of independence and autonomy developing and implementing historic and cultural resources programs, coordinating historic property programs with non‑profit and other independent entities, and serving necessary functions between the county and independent agencies such as the Comstock Historic District Commission. The position may lead or supervise other employees.

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's in history, anthropology, museum studies, historic preservation, or closely related field; and
  
  
  • 5 years of progressively responsible experience in museum operations, collections management, historic preservation, or related field; or
  
  
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  
  
  


• Master's in architectural history or Historic Architecture meeting U.S. Secretary of Interior and/or State Historic Preservation Office standards may be preferred.


• Experience providing program leadership, project coordination, lead direction, or supervision of staff is preferred.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver License.


• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.


• Military experience applicable to the duties of this position may be preferred.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/storeycounty/classspecs.

Storey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Storey County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.