Historic Preservation Coordinator

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11/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605415

Historic Preservation Coordinator

Pay Grade
15

Salary

$4,040.24 - $6,060.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Heritage Council

Location

410 High Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and serves
as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The agency is responsible for carrying out the
identification, protection and preservation of prehistoric resources and historic buildings, sites and other
cultural and historic properties throughout the Commonwealth. Working at the KHC provides unlimited
opportunities to evaluate and support the long-term preservation of Kentucky’s irreplaceable historic assets
in all of our 120 counties. Join our team of passionate cultural resource professionals who are dedicated to
the implementation of national preservation policy in Kentucky.

The Historic Preservation Coordinator within the agency’s Site Protection Program is primarily responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Section 106 Review component of the agency’s responsibilities under the National
Historic Preservation Act. The person in this position reviews undertakings for potential impacts to
Kentucky’s built environment and provides expertise and support to state and federal agencies in addition to
other applicants. The successful applicant is required to be well versed in state and federal cultural resource laws and
regulations and should have the ability to support the development of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and
Programmatic Agreement (PA) documents. This position provides support for Section 106 Review training to
professional and non-professional audiences. In addition to having a passion for preservation, the preferred
candidate should be able to conduct reviews and draft correspondence in a timely, clear, and concise manner
that promotes understanding and interest in others for the preservation of Kentucky’s cultural resources.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Coordinates the internal review of federally funded, permitted or licensed undertakings to determine and resolve effects to National Register of Historic Places listed or eligible historic resources.
* Analyzes program data related to historic properties and prepares official agency response for Director’s signature.
* Ensures compliance with Section 106 Review as directed by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended) along with other state and federal cultural resource protection laws. Coordinates outcome with other federal, state, and local officials.
* Maintains cultural historic and environmental review files and records.
* Supports the generation of public outreach and education materials used to provide information and guidance to applicants, agencies, and the public concerning the treatment and protection of historic resources.
* Occasionally conducts supplemental on-site inspection statewide (as needed) to evaluate National Register eligibility and effect. Attends or facilitates follow up meetings and coordinates findings.
* Works on special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

**EDUCATION:**
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in anthropology, archeology, architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, history, American studies, American civilization, folklore, cultural geography, early American culture, museum management, art history or a related field.

**EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:**
Two years of professional experience in the field of historic preservation.

**Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:**
A doctorate in one of the above listed academic fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.

**Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:**
Additional experience in historic preservation, cultural resource management, or a related field will substitute for the master's degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):**
NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Craig Potts at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected] ?Subject=2605415 - Historic Preservation Coordinator) or 502-892.3601.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D