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Preservation & Redevelopment Program ManagerSkip to main content# City of GeorgetownPreservation & Redevelopment Program Manager page is loaded## Preservation & Redevelopment Program ManagerApplylocations: Light and Water Workstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26-02701### It's fun to work in a company where people truly **BELIEVE** in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*Serves as the City’s technical expert for downtown planning, architectural design and historic preservation including Downtown development review processes; acts as staff liaison to the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC); manages all other development related applications (public and private) in the Downtown and Old Town Overlay districts; supports the implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.**Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** *Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Preservation & Redevelopment Program Manager is responsible for coordinating, promoting, and implementing the City’s Historic Preservation Program.* Serves as Downtown Redevelopment Planning project lead* Duties include developing and administering City policies and procedures for the protection of cultural and historical resources; ensuring that City activities comply with historic preservation regulations; and providing technical, architectural, design, historical, and policy guidance to City staff, City Council, governmental officials, boards and committees, regional, and state agencies.* Provides information and technical assistance to property owners, private development interests, and the general public.* Meets with property owners and private developers to review and discuss historic preservation policies and procedures, code guidelines, and City policy for requested uses and modifications to historic resources.* Conducts community-wide training and awareness activities on historic preservation issues.* Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of staff involved in historic preservation functions.* Conducts zoning, subdivision, and site plan reviews and makes recommendations and/or decisions on proposed changes for historic properties.* Assists neighborhoods and/or property owners through the Certificate of Appropriateness process.* Serves as the designated city official to the Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government program.* Serves as the City of Georgetown's Historic Preservation Officer (City Historic Preservation Officer/CHPO) for the purpose of administering the local preservation ordinance.* Provides direct technical support to the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC)* Researches and evaluates design and preservation related matters such as exterior changes to both residential and commercial additions and alterations, demolition/relocation proposals, new business signage, and design compliance in accordance with adopted design guidelines.* Assists in the development of long-range studies in conformance with the Unified Development Code, Downtown Master Plan, Downtown and Old Town Overlay Design Guidelines, and other development codes / standards.* Assists in the implementation of the Downtown Master Plan through interdepartmental coordination and input of the City’s Capital Improvement Planning process.* Assists with special projects related to development code revisions, manual updates, process review, etc.* May involve the direct or indirect supervision of permanent and part time staff including consultant and internship support.* Performs other duties as assigned.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****Education, training and Experience Guidelines**Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation/Historic Architecture, History/Architectural History, Archeology or a planning related field. Four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible professional work experience in planning or promoting historic preservation goals and urban design; **OR** any combination of experience, education and /or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.A Master’s degree in a planning related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.Experience in design review in historic districts is preferred.**Knowledge of:*** Historic preservation practices* City policies and ordinances* City zoning codes* Site plan review methods* Urban planning and design principles* Federal, State, and local laws and standards pertaining to historic preservation* Research techniques and report writing* Funding sources for historic preservation* Advanced planning principles* State laws regarding planning activities, local codes and ordinances**Skill in:*** Applying statistical tools to data* Preparing reports* Collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics* Evaluating planning material* Conducting research including property deeds and other historic databases* Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing* Negotiating effectively with developers, citizens, appointed officials, Core Team, and the public* Persuading through consensus building* Establishing and maintaining effective relationships* Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills* Training others* Reading reports, plans, legal documents, and memos* Writing reports, plans, newsletter articles, resolutions, and ordinances* Performing mathematical measurements and calculations* Interpreting of zoning ordinances and site plans* Analyzing complex problems and developing positive courses of action* Managing multiple complex projects**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**Valid Class C Texas driver’s licenseAmerican Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or must obtain within agreed upon timeframe.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT**Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.Occasional exposure to weather extremes, and insects when performing fieldwork.Climb stairs, maneuver around/within deteriorating structures during site visits and inspections, long distance walking (during tours), standing for long periods of time.**Hiring Range:** $75,600.72 - $94,702.40, annually. Salary negotiable commensurate with experience.**#LoveWhereYouWork!** Check out the benefits of working with us **here.**Regular-Full time*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us**!*### About UsThe City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth.Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance.***The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer.*****Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon:*** Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.* Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.* Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. \***\*The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S.**For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr