Areas of Responsibility


Easement Program

• Monitor existing historic preservation easements, conduct annual inspections, and prepare inspection notices and reports.
• Review requests for changes to easement buildings and prepare recommendations and approval documents.
• Seek new easements, consult with interested owners on benefits and restrictions, and prepare and file documentation, including future covenants on Caltrans properties.

Advocacy

• Research, analyze and document concerns about and threats to historic buildings; draft correspondence; and prepare and give oral presentations to defend endangered properties and sites.
• Work with owners, developers and other stakeholders to find preservation-sensitive solutions for projects that involve historic resources.
• Provide leadership, support and expertise to the Advocacy Vice Chair and members of the Advocacy Committee in studying and developing organizational positions on important preservation issues.
• Prepare landmark nominations and assist with local landmark and National Register nominations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with City staff and commissions.
• Serve as spokesperson on preservation issues at commissions and other meetings.

Preservation Programs

• Create, organize and execute specific programs (in conjunction with the annual calendar) for members and the public relating to preservation, incentives, best practices, and/or city planning.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Referral files and provide referrals upon request.
• Maintain all computer and paper files related to the job.
• Write advocacy-related copy for the e-news, newsletter and other publications.
• Develop working relationships with city staff, commissioners, private consultants, preservation architects, legal experts and others who can provide consultation and collaboration.
• Oversee interns or volunteers assigned to projects under your direction
• Support other programs and activities of the organization.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of historic architecture (in Pasadena/Southern California particularly), preservation practices, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and other technical standards and resources.
• Knowledge of local preservation ordinances, guidelines, and other city policies and practices related to preservation; general knowledge of state and national preservation laws and practices.
• Knowledge of historic preservation incentive programs, including federal tax credits, the Mills Act, and preservation easements.
• Knowledge of preservation practices and resources and their application to residential and commercial buildings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience in historic preservation, architectural history, architecture, planning, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation preferred, but not required, depending on work experience.
• The ability to recognize and describe historic building styles and materials and apply the appropriate standards.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• The ability to work successfully both independently and as a team member.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker) and basic photographic skills for documentation and publication purposes.